by hawc2023 | Aug 12, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Other forms of abuse
We often share personal information with the people we are closest to, with a trust that this information will not be misused in any way. In abusive relationships, however, this information can sometimes be used to access financial accounts, debilitating survivors...
by hawc2023 | Jun 24, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healing, Other forms of abuse
Social media has allowed the world to become a smaller, more connected and creative place. Support networks span the globe. News spreads quickly and efficiently, and entire movements and revolutions online help people to feel like they are no longer alone in their...
by hawc2023 | May 24, 2018 | Blog, Create Change, Other forms of abuse
While domestic abuse and human trafficking are separate issues, their overlapping characteristics allow us to recognize societal behaviors that allow for large patterns of abuse. Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or receipt of...
by hawc2023 | May 12, 2018 | Blog, LGBTQ+, Other forms of abuse
As members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community age, they fear mistreatment based on who they are and who they love. Thus, for 2.5 million LGBTQ seniors, safe housing and respectful senior care are not guaranteed. Domestic...
by hawc2023 | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Other forms of abuse, Technology
Text messaging has gradually become an essential aspect of most people’s daily life. In fact, young people (aged 12 to 17) send over 100 texts a day. Because technology allows us to connect with people all over the world, communicating with friends, families,...
by hawc2023 | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healing, Healthy Relationships, Other forms of abuse
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, HAWC joins survivors and advocates in raising awareness around the pervasive issue of sexual violence. As we end our Sexual Assault Awareness series for April, we pivot our attention towards healing. Recovery from...
