Avalon Center TN

The mission of Avalon Center is to end power-based violence against men, women, children, in the communities we serve with the goal of achieving social justice.

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Its been awhile, heres an update as to what our advocates are up to! A day in the life of an advocate https://t.co/uLpbLjjcrc

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Self-care is a simple concept, yet for many of us, it can be incredibly difficult in practice. It is especially challenging for victims and survivors of abuse, who are often made to feel like they are not worthy of love or care. #DVFacts #DVAM2020 #SelfCareSunday #SelfCare

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When a survivor hears that he or she is mutually abusive, what’s heard is that he or she is to blame, and that reinforces what the batterer has been saying all along—that the abuse is the survivor’s fault. #DVFacts #DVAM #DVAM2020 #NoMore #PowerUp
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"No matter the circumstances, survivors deserve to be supported in their decision-making and empowered to reclaim control over their own lives."
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#DVAM2020 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #OneThing #NoMore #DVFacts #PowerUp #DVAM https://t.co/4ErUKDgUrx

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Abuse often occurs in a cycle. There are periods where things may be calmer, but those times are followed by a buildup of tension and abuse, which usually results in intensified abuse. The cycle then starts to repeat, becoming more and more intense as time goes on. #DVFacts #DVAM

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When the public thinks about domestic violence, they usually think in terms of physical assault and visible injuries. This is only one type of abuse. There are several categories of abusive behavior, each of which has its own devastating consequences. #DVAM2020 #1Thing #PowerUp

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Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behavior used to maintain power in a relationship by one partner over another. Follow us this October to learn more about intimate partner violence. #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM2020 #1Thing #OneThing #NoMore #EndIPV

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Rape happens because there are people who want to rape. No one else is at fault for a rapists actions except rapists themselves

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Silence is not consent.

If they are incapacitated and can't tell you no, their silence is not consent.

If you didn't actively give your permission WITHOUT feeling pressured or scared, you didn't consent.

#Nomeansno #consent #sexualassaultawareness

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What does it mean to help victims of sexual violence and domestic violence? Walk beside them by listening to them, not judging them, not blaming them, and by being a safe place. Help survivors know they don't have to walk alone.
#traumarecovery
#healing
#supportsurvivors

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Another goodie from our Avalon Center merch store! Check it out and tag us in a picture of you wearing it!
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It's not called "non-consensual sex" or "sex without consent". It's called rape... Using any other language minimizes the seriousness of the crime and minimizes the reality of the violence.
#endsexualviolence
#consent
#sexualassaultawareness

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Donate School Supplies!
You can donate through our Amazon WishList OR to this box in the front of our office (without face-to-face contact)!

Office: 196 10th St, Crossville, TN 38555

Amazon WishList: https://t.co/JI53ONsWn6…

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We want all the guys out there to know that the Avalon Center is NOT just for women. Sexual abuse happens to men too and you don't have to be silent.

#Mentoo #SAAM #NOMORE #Supportsurvivors #Startbybelieving

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Have you guys taken the consent quiz yet?? No?! Check out this link to see if you really know what practicing consent means. Leave us a comment with your score! 👇💬 https://t.co/plY5gVYDdj

Need some consent education? Check out the link below! ⬇️
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We must hold offenders accountable no matter who they are. If a celebrity raped someone, they must be held accountable. If a politician raped someone, they must be held accountable. If your friend or family member raped someone, they must be held accountable. #Startbybelieving

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What is THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT necessity for healthy (and great) sex??

CONSENT.

Many of us think we know and understand what consent means, but do we really? 🤔
Put your knowledge to the test and check out this consent quiz link 👇
https://t.co/plY5gVYDdj

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Even if you haven't personally experienced sexual violence, you can still be a HUGE contributor to fighting rape culture and sexual violence. "How?" You may ask. Check the graphic below! 👇

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We may all be social distancing right now, but we want you to know that COVID-19 can't stop us from from supporting sexual assault survivors this April. Stay tuned into our social media accounts as we address issues surrounding sexual assault and how to support survivors #SAAM