Artist @ChantalBarlow's transformative portrait & interview series on #domesticviolence since 2014. In honor of her grandmother, Mableine Nelson Barlow.
We know Indigenous survivors and survivors of other races face similar barriers in their search for safety. The discrimination those groups face, such as housing or job discrimination, make reaching safety a greater challenge. Dismantling these barriers leads to more justice.
Relationship abuse is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control over a partner, which can manifest in a number of ways, and there’s usually more than one form of abusive behavior occurring in an abusive relationship.
Learn more: https://t.co/1JFLPeACBT
Following up our FKA twigs story (and many others): @melenar & @ktbenner on the conversation about making laws that address coercive control — the manipulative, isolating conduct that is so often a major part of domestic abuse https://t.co/7NSAnTF34E
here are some amazing charities and helplines that i recommend donating to and calling if you or somebody you know needs support...
@freefromorg@ndvh
@Sistah_Space
my second worst nightmare is being forced to share with the world that i am a survivor of domestic violence
my first worst nightmare is not telling anyone and knowing that i could have helped even just one person by sharing my story
it may be surprising to you to learn that i was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. it was hard for me to process too, during and after i never thought something like this would happen to me.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I recommit to ensuring domestic violence is treated like the crime it is, and to ensuring survivors receive the support they need. I've spent my entire career fighting domestic abuse — and will continue that fight as president. #DVAM
The opening plenary session, "Black Women and Domestic Violence," will explore how the increased urgency & recognition of the #BlackLivesMatter movement shifted the conversation about the impact of #DV on black women.
#PowerUp | 10/25/20-10/28/20 | https://t.co/txal9D3dq2
Consistent with current & historical efforts to oppress & displace Native peoples, Native Americans & Alaska Natives are particularly impacted by domestic & dating violence.
@strongheartsdv is here for you every day from 7 AM - 10 pm CT. https://t.co/BxHfhjNmd3
Several of my clients have been arrested for stealing sanitary products and treated as criminals rather than victims. 'My husband wouldn't let me buy sanitary towels – domestic abuse isn't always physical' https://t.co/FqHn78uISH
1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence.
15 million adolescent girls have been raped.
6 women are killed every hour by someone they know.
Violence against women is a human rights violation of pandemic proportions.
Enough is enough.
NCADV's #DVAM2020 toolkit is coming! This year's toolkit includes:
⚡Details about NCADV & DVAM
⚡Ideas and suggestions for DVAM in the Time of #COVID-19
⚡Information about Domestic Violence
⚡Samples and Templates
... and more!
Stay tuned and get ready to #PowerUp!
Money can be a stressful factor in any relationship. In a #healthy relationship, each partner feels like they have a say in decision-making, even when it comes to money. Learn more about financial abuse: https://t.co/EK1OZfryBv