by hawc2023 | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog, Create Change, Erasing the Stigma, Law and Politics
While domestic abuse touches all communities, systemic oppression has created a culture in which some communities have power dynamics and can obstruct a survivor’s path towards healing. Countless studies show that communities of color face higher rates of...
by hawc2023 | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
For many, sibling rivalry is seen as a rite of passage, a familial introduction to the harsh interactions of the real world. However, for some, this harshness rises above that of normal sibling games. In fact, just under one half of children under 18 are involved in...
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 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 23, 2018 | Blog, Other forms of abuse
In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, HAWC joins survivors and advocates to draw attention to the pervasive issue of sexual violence. Today, HAWC discusses a lesser recognized form of sexual abuse: Revenge porn. Mischa Barton. Jennifer Lawrence....
