by hawc2023 | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog, How To, 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, we’re talking about a lesser known form of sexual violence: birth control sabotage. According to the...
by hawc2023 | Apr 1, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know
The first step towards a life free from violence and fear is often telling someone about your experience and seeking legal, medical, or emotional support. However, HAWC knows that sometimes, reporting abuse and accessing tangible support can be dangerous and scary to...
by hawc2023 | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healthy Relationships, How To
Any healthy relationships involves two valid sets of opinions and feelings. Occasionally, these two perspectives are at odds with one another, resulting in a potentially uncomfortable, but ultimately productive conversation, if held appropriately. These conversations...
by hawc2023 | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog, Create Change, Good to Know, Law and Politics
With shooting, suicides, and abuse-related murder, 19 states and Washington, D.C. are considering legislation to introduce a new way to prevent gun violence in the future. Marilyn Balcerak of Washington state tried countless times to put obstacles between her autistic...
by hawc2023 | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Create Change, How To
We know that all forms of violence are unacceptable. Why, then, do we often stay silent when we witness something wrong? Researchers have studied this specific phenomenon, called the “Bystander Effect,” which shows that as more and more people witness...
