by hawc2023 | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog, Other forms of abuse
“You’re crazy. That never happened!” “I never said that.” “Stop making things up!” An abuse technique called “gas-lighting” uses lies, trivialization, and denial to manipulate survivors into questioning reality....
by hawc2023 | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog, Good to Know, Law and Politics, Other forms of abuse
Recently, sexual assault at colleges and universities has been a major topic of discussion in the media. When we talk about assault on college campuses, people automatically assume we really mean sexual assault. This makes sense: according to the Bureau of Justice...
by hawc2023 | Nov 15, 2017 | Blog, Create Change, Good to Know, How To, Other forms of abuse
Over the past few months, several high-profile sexual harassment and sexual assault cases involving big names such as Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, Fox News star Bill O’Reilly, actor Kevin Spacey, and comedian Louis C.K. have filled the news. The...
by hawc2023 | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog, Erasing the Stigma, Healthy Relationships, LGBTQ+
Recognizing abuse in relationships with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals can be challenging because of common misconceptions about gender roles and abuse. In fact, approximately one in three LGBTQ+ relationships...
by hawc2023 | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog, Create Change, Law and Politics
This Monday, news broke about a shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, which saw 26 people dead at a Texas church. Of course, HAWC joins the country in mourning another national tragedy, sending thoughts to the families of survivors and the small town that must now...
by hawc2023 | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog, Healing, Healthy Relationships, How To
Taking time to care for yourself can help you feel empowered, renewed, and ready for new adventures, regardless of whether you’re experiencing abuse! For people experiencing abuse, self-care can also help you maintain physical and emotional health during a...
