Knock Out Abuse

Knock Out Abuse (KOA) is a Washington, DC-based organization that envisions a community free from domestic violence.

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https://t.co/fBjNygRJKU Here are some of their takeaways about how to better support victims of domestic violence during a pandemic.

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https://t.co/sCK0TwqeT0 There are no national stats on how often women successfully cite self-defense in the murder of their abusive partners, but the numbers surrounding it paint a grim picture. 60% of people in women’s prisons have a history of physical or sexual abuse @ACLU

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#DomesticAbuse hotlines in the Washington, #DC metro area have reported a 300% increase in calls. We need your help now more than ever to help families impacted by #domesticviolence. Donate here: https://t.co/H641wRCQsw

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Thank you to everyone who supported #KnockOutAbuse at the Palisades Farmer's Market this weekend! All proceeds benefit women & children impacted by #domesticabuse in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Look out for details on our next booth! #dc #supportlocal #farmersmarket

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Founded with the goal of eradicating violence against #women, we are grateful to see Congress pass Savanna's Act. This bill is an important step to ensure all women feel safe in their communities. https://t.co/tUKuRvh9fQ

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Native American women are disappearing and being killed. Savanna’s Act will help bring them some justice. https://t.co/9ZKlflrPbw

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For women and children around the world, a double plague: #Coronavirus and #DomesticViolence. "Incidents of domestic violence are rising as families struggle with restrictions on movement and mounting economic hardship." - @washingtonpost https://t.co/qcwIMMDcK5

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Women's suffrage had many heroines who bravely fought for the rights of women. Their actions led to expansion of legal opportunities, including laws protecting against #DomesticViolence. Read about the unsung heroes we are eternally grateful for here: https://t.co/05otSkHngK

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“The heroes of the suffrage story aren’t just the women who fought for the right to vote,” Ms. Schuessler said. “They’re also the historians who have busted their butts to get this history told.” Bravo to @jennyschuessler and her colleagues: https://t.co/Eds9gIxbnb

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As we approach the U.S. #PresidentialElection2020 & 100th anniversary of the #19thAmendment #WomensEqualityDay, we look back on a century with #women's right to vote. Voting paved the way for expansion of legal protections for women, like the #criminalization of #domesticabuse !

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#ICYMI: #GoodNews in the fight against #domesticabuse. A three-day hackathon produced a promising set of mobile apps for women in crisis, and for stopping violence against women before it occurs. Check out the @WIRED article here: https://t.co/oUPcqcSIFl

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Organizations supporting #domesticviolence victims and their families need your help now more than ever. Donation link: https://t.co/H641wRUrR6

#WashingtonDC #EndDomesticViolence #ProtectFamilies

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Stay updated on the latest news, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in the DC metro area by following us on all platforms @ Knock Out Abuse. #DomesticViolence
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ICYMI: Today, France voted to implement a bill intended to protect victims of domestic violence. This is an important step in eliminating #domesticabuse, as France has one of the highest murder rates linked to domestic violence in Western Europe. https://t.co/125RAamkF6

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We know domestic violence is spiking under lockdown — we just don’t know the details. Here are women who do. This article by @nytimes highlights the critical work of hotline #workers fighting #domesticviolence during #COVID19 https://t.co/VRwNHNPZ8S

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Knock Out Abuse stands in solidarity with others across the country during this time of continued violence against the Black community. Join us as we continue to champion for #domesticabuse #survivors and fight #violence. DONATE HERE: https://t.co/H641wRUrR6

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Today, Knock Out Abuse honors #Juneteenth and its historic significance in the fight against #racialinjustice . Celebrating #FreedomDay is important now more than ever <3

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In the last few years, women’s voices have been crucial. From the historic wins in 2018 elections to being on the front lines combating #COVID19, women are speaking out. Powerful article in @VanityFair by @jmpalmieri on how we can be better allies in the fight against #racism

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White women must acknowledge that they, too, have benefited from the white male patriarchy, and that racism is entwined in their historic push for equal rights https://t.co/h1efrUAOHu

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The way to end #domesticviolence is to invest in survivors Great article in @Forbes about how #COVID19 Care Packages are helping survivor entrepreneurs build financial security and long-term safety. #FinancialFreedom

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We're so excited to launch Gifted by FreeFrom, our online social enterprise building survivor wealth through entrepreneurship and living wage employment. Shop our all natural self-care products now! https://t.co/GO8gHhEkvB

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#ICYMI: The #DCHA was violating both its own policies and the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct by failing to grant existing housing benefits to the victim of abuse. It may seem like a small victory, but moments like this that can make all the difference. #KnowYourRights #EmpowerWomen

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A D.C. woman has reached a settlement with the city after losing her housing benefits in the wake of a domestic abuse case https://t.co/YJ6b932yue

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This #MemorialDay, we pause to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. We will always remember their sacrifice for our nation. #AlwaysRemember #MDW