How to provide support to someone who may be in a domestic violence relationship
By Marielena Leon,HCIP Northwestern Counselor and Advocate Survivors of DV face a lot of barriers, one of which is the lack of support or pressured support. Being a support system for someone who is in an abusive relationship can be a bit confusing and at times...
10 Things You Will Want to Share About CAWC’s Hospital Crisis Intervention Project
By Colleen Montgomery, LCSW, CCTP Outreach Services Coordinator CAWC’s Hospital Crisis Intervention Project (HCIP) provides supports and services to domestic violence survivors when they are seeking medical intervention by maintaining onsite Counselor Advocates to...
Domestic Violence and the Impact on the LGBTQ+ Community
Many people think of domestic violence as a heterosexual issue, but many in the LGBTQ+ community are victims and survivors. Domestic violence in the LGBTQ+ community is not only about abusive partners and relationships, but also about stigmas due to their sexual...
Social Media Internship with CAWC
Majors: Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Film/Video, Social Media Studies or Digital Communications If you’re a mission-focused, impact driven undergraduate or graduate college student seeking a meaningful internship experience, then we invite...
Run Domestic Violence Out of Town
Through the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network, Chicago-area domestic violence service providers come together to raise awareness about domestic violence, as well as money for the organizations. Funds raised help provide comprehensive programs and services for domestic violence providers and their children.
Budget Shutdown
As a national leader on domestic violence issues, CAWC’s Executive Director, Stephanie Love-Patterson, is often contacted by news organizations to share her thoughts. Her opinions are highly valued are valued especially when domestic violence is in the news.
Restaurant Industry Night for CAWC
On May 2, 2019, 71 well-known Chicago-area restaurants united to support CAWC and our mission to end domestic violence. We gratefully acknowledge the funds raised and the enhanced awareness about domestic violence. We are happy that this event will once again be held...
CAWC Staff Discusses DV Issues with Senator Durbin
CAWC is very fortunate to have a strong supporter in Illinois Senator Richard Durbin. Senator Durbin was first elected as senator in 1996. He has been the senate democratic whip since 2005. This is the second highest position in the Democratic leadership in the U.S. Senate.
Thank You Revolution Brewing!
The Revolution Brewing team presented CAWC staff with a very generous $20,943 donation on Thursday, April 12th. Money was raised through Spirit of Revolt beer sales, a beverage that was brewed by female brew masters, as well as sales of t-shirts and posters at a...
CAWC Executive Director Interviewed about Addison Russell Allegations
CAWC Executive Director, Stephanie Love-Patterson is interviewed by NBC-5’s Natalie Martinez about domestic violence allegations against Cubs player Addison Russell.