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How Our Political Climate Impacts the Safety of Recovering Domestic Violence Survivors and Communities
When people think about helping survivors of domestic violence (DV), the first image that often comes to mind is a shelter: a safe place to escape immediate harm. But for survivors, the meaning of safety extends far beyond the emergency phase. True safety involves...
What Safety Means for Domestic Violence Survivors in Oppressive Times
When we talk about the meaning of safety, most of us think about locking our doors at night or avoiding dangerous streets. But for domestic violence survivors in cities such as Chicago, women’s safety is far more complicated — and heartbreakingly elusive. Behind...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Shedding Light on Hidden Realities
October marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). It’s a time for learning about the pervasive nature of abuse, understanding myths and facts about domestic violence, standing with survivors, and championing prevention. Here’s what to know and how you...
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