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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...
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