Hosted @mcedsv, @womenlawyersMI, @FirstStepPeace1, SafeHouse, @HAVEN_Oakland, & @ACCESS1971 for a roundtable to discuss their work for survivors of domestic violence, learn more about their resources, services, & unmet needs in our community, & how I can support them in Congress.
Policy Attorney @HeathBLowry proudly attended the signing of bills to increase protections for survivors navigating medical, educational, and legal systems.
Always proud to partner with @nnedv & @mcedsv whose work to protect survivors of domestic violence and expand access to lifesaving resources and avenues to justice saves lives every day.
At the @mcedsv conference, Laura Hoehner-Dane from @safehousecenter and Audriana Buchanan-Cronk with First Step will talk about ways to better serve the unique barriers your programs face in your respective communities and foster community. Learn more https://t.co/HPPME88WX3
PRESS RELEASE
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After months of advocacy, Michigan Legislature recognizes domestic and sexual violence service providers as first responders providing critical services to Michiganders.
@wdet@freep@detroitnews@detnews@Local4News@wxyzdetroit reach out to us!
#CoalitionConnection: @mcedsv is dedicated to the empowerment of all the state’s survivors of domestic & sexual violence. Our mission is to develop & promote efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. Learn more at https://t.co/5qTGrymtYX
RISE Partner Spotlight: @mcedsv has been on the forefront of demanding dignity for victims for more than forty years by applying a smart, bold standard to all prospective litigation to create new precedent for Michigan victims.
If a survivor tells you what happened to them and it doesn't make sense to you then the problem is not with the survivor's story or how they're explaining it - the problem is with your understanding of how abusers abuse.
@MichiganHHS launched its new domestic violence hotline. The free, confidential service is available all day every day & all calls, texts, & chats are answered by trained advocates who can provide you with crisis support & connect you w/ local resources. #DVAM@MCEDSV#WearPurple
Thank you to @RepDebDingell and Heath Lowry from @mcedsv for meeting with First Step staff to learn how we can work together to better support survivors in our community.
Will you commit to giving $10 or more to support survivors? Your gift of any size helps us build a better, safer world for everyone:
https://t.co/9PtAIcGsdc
#DVAM#Every1KnowsSome1#GiveForDV
“Why didn’t she leave?” ➡️ “His abuse made it impossible for her to leave.”
Media must tell domestic violence stories correctly: supporting survivors and holding abusers accountable.
More in @nnedv’s Media Guide: https://t.co/pGdaxXWSyW
#DVAM#Every1KnowsSome1#GiveForDV
Media often perpetuates dangerous domestic violence myths, like:
❌ Blaming victims
❌ Using sensationalized words and images
❌ Exploiting trauma
Survivors deserve better. Check out @nnedv’s Media Guide for more: https://t.co/pGdaxXFham
#DVAM#Every1KnowsSome1#GiveForDV
The Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM) Week of Action starts October 17! Take action and support survivors in your community, October 17-23: https://t.co/CtIyUo60PN
You can show your support by giving to MCEDSV here:
https://t.co/9PtAIcY3BM
#GiveForDV
Controlling behavior and extreme jealousy aren’t romantic. They’re abuse.
Here are some signs of controlling behavior that we need to start identifying as abusive behavior.
https://t.co/2nG4YwdHEb
#Every1KnowsSome1#DVAM2022