Empower Yourself to Solve Human Rights Problems This Giving Tuesday
In a world full of complex social issues — with human rights violations among the most dire, even in wealthy nations like the US — it's easy to feel powerless. Many people perceive the enormity and number of these problems and become overwhelmed, feeling that they...
What You Can Do for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Every October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This is a time in which we turn our attention to a crucial human rights issue that affects millions globally: domestic and intimate partner violence. For those who haven’t been directly impacted by partner...
Socioeconomic Risk Factors for Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are pervasive human rights violations that affect millions of individuals worldwide. While these forms of violence can occur across all socioeconomic groups, research consistently shows that socioeconomic risk...
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) Announces Arshele Stevens as New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judi Golemba, (773)489-9081 ext. 221, jgolemba@cawc.org Chicago, IL, August 7, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is pleased to announce and welcome Arshele Stevens as the new...
Understanding Summer Surges in Domestic Violence
Summer is a time most people associate with lightened moods, relaxation, and fun. Yet for people who experience abuse from their partners, the warm months can be worse than the darkest days of winter. Intimate partner violence and domestic abuse rates increase by...
The Impacts of Domestic and Dating Violence on Children
In discussing domestic and dating violence, we often overlook their far-reaching impacts on the most vulnerable people involved: children. Young individuals who may witness or experience violence first hand endure profound consequences that ripple through every aspect...
Domestic Violence and Mental Health in Marginalized Communities
June and July serve as critical months for educating ourselves and others about mental health issues among marginalized communities. During Pride Month in June, we focus on the LGBTQ+ community, while July's National Minority Mental Health Month (also known as BIPOC...
Domestic Violence: A Barrier to Job Opportunities and Stable Employment
Domestic violence is a pervasive issue with profound impacts that extend well beyond the sphere of private life, affecting current employment and new job opportunities. Survivors often face challenges that hinder their ability to secure and maintain employment,...
Why We Need Tailored Services for Domestic Violence Survivors with Substance Use Challenges
The effects of domestic violence are often multifaceted, and survivors may face complex challenges. For example, research indicates a strong correlation between domestic violence and substance abuse, both in terms of fueling violence on the part of the abuser and...
The Vital Role of Mental Health Services in Domestic Violence Shelters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and during this month and beyond, it’s especially important to consider the mental health effects of domestic violence on survivors and their children. Although many may not realize it, domestic violence shelters play a key role...
The Impacts of Domestic Violence on Survivor Mental Health
May is a pivotal month for women’s health awareness, serving as National Mental Health Awareness Month, Women's Health Month, and Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s imperative to support the mental health of women and mothers during this time and throughout...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Impact of Domestic Violence
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding about the critical issue of child abuse and its prevention. Within this context, it's essential to explore the deeply intertwined relationship between...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Understanding Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to address and prevent it. Sexual assault is closely tied to domestic and intimate partner violence. Nearly half of...
What Does “Trauma-Informed” Care Mean?
Domestic violence leaves more than just physical scars. It profoundly impacts the emotional and psychological well-being of survivors, often resulting in long-lasting trauma. Understanding and addressing this trauma is crucial in aiding survivors on their journey to...
What Are Holistic Domestic Violence Services?
Domestic violence transcends physical harm; it deeply affects the psychological, social, legal, and financial well-being of survivors. Holistic domestic violence services aim to address this multifaceted reality by providing comprehensive support. This approach is...
The Benefits of Having a Domestic Violence Shelter in Your Community
Domestic violence is a critical social problem that affects not just abuse survivors and their children, but entire communities and their economies. Although many people may not realize it, domestic violence shelters offer sanctuary and targeted support to survivors...
Understanding and Preventing Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence (TDV) is a pervasive issue that affects young people across the US and beyond, including people of all genders, races, socioeconomic classes, and sexual orientations. Of these, young women, non-cisgender people, and non-heterosexual people...
The Benefits of Family Trauma Therapy
Family trauma therapy, also known as trauma-focused therapy, is a vital resource for trauma survivors and their families, offering a path to healing and strengthening familial bonds. This specialized form of therapy addresses the complex and often intergenerational...