Tag Archives: Domestic Violence

1 is 2 Many PSA

Posted on October 9, 2012 by admin

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — have you seen the White House’s PSA on Dating Violence yet? If not, here it is. And be sure to watch this space and our YouTube channel later this week to see the … Continue reading →

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1 is 2 Many PSA

Posted on June 22, 2012 by admin

Check out this awesome PSA on Violence Against Women from the White House. Share it, step up and speak out!

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Raising Awareness

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Emily

By Emily Mathis The first time he hit me I was so scared and shocked that I stayed. After that it was a continuous cycle of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse followed by guilt, blame, and manipulation to get me … Continue reading →

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Movimiento Machista Colombiano (Male Chauvinist Colombian Movement)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Devon

By Maritza Gordillo A recent news report on the Spanish channel Univision focused on a group of Colombian men forming a movement called, Movimiento Machista Colombiano (Male Chauvinist Colombian Movement). The group’s founder, Beto Barreto, wanted to start this political … Continue reading →

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Devon

By Devon White   The month of April marks the  Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) national campaign. The primary goal of SAAM is to raise awareness and educate the public about the realities of sexual violence. According to the SAAM … Continue reading →

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National Teen Dating Violence Prevention Awareness Month

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Devon

By Maritza Gordillo February is the 2nd annual National Teen Dating Violence Prevention Awareness Month (Teen DV Month). This month is dedicated to teens that suffer physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from their partners. During the month of January, we focused … Continue reading →

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No Where to Go for Many Latina Women

Posted on December 22, 2010 by arzie

By Patsy Campos I recently came across an article in Latina Magazine which made me realize that many Latina women have an especially difficult time trying to escape from a life of domestic abuse.  It seems that no matter where … Continue reading →

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The Power of Compassion

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Emily

By Devon White Here at the Women’s Center, my fellow staff members and I are annually trained on Safe Space protocols and on the appropriate steps and resources used to handle the Violence Prevention and Response needs for our student … Continue reading →

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October is Domestic Violence Month, too.

Posted on October 8, 2010 by arzie

By Emily Mathis Drive around Kansas City in October and I bet you will see some pink fountains. The city, for the past seven years, has dyed a dozen or so fountains pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. … Continue reading →

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Father and Son Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Together

Posted on September 15, 2010 by arzie

The following is a guest post submitted by Jim Doyle, Executive Director of Self-Protection. org. Walking with my 9-year-old son around the University of Missouri – Kansas City campus with over 100 other men gave me a chance to teach … Continue reading →

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