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Why Domestic Violence is a Public Health Issue
Most people probably don't think of domestic violence as being a public health issue. If anything, we're probably more likely to think of domestic violence as a private matter—something that happens behind closed doors, as a result of individual factors, and which...
What Does Emotional Abuse Look Like?
One of the common misconceptions about abuse is that it always involves physical violence. In fact, abuse can take multiple different forms, including emotional abuse. What Is Emotional Abuse? The definition of emotional abuse includes any behavior intended to...
How to Help Survivors of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a public health crisis, one that everyone can play a part in stopping. And yet, even if you know how to recognize the signs of domestic violence, knowing how to react and how to help survivors of domestic violence can still be confusing. Here,...
Events
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Take a stand, take action, and meet other inspiring people while making a difference. We’ll see you at our next event.
Save the Date: Sounds of Silence 2022
When: Thursday, October 21 , 6pm
Where: Morgan Manufacturing
Sounds of Silence is CAWC’s premier fundraising and advocacy event. Each year we gather to celebrate the resilience of the survivors we serve and the incredible dedication of staff fighting every day to break the cycle of violence in our community.
Join us for drinks, dinner, and dancing at Morgan Manufacturing, a renovated historic building in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood
Survivor Stories
Breaking free and growing strong, together
Women from every walk of life can suffer from domestic violence. Together, we can all rise above.