Raising Awareness
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… Read More »Raising Awareness
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
16 Days to Make A Difference
By Devon White This year marked the 20th anniversary of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. This international campaign recognized the time between… Read More »16 Days to Make A Difference
The Power of Compassion
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… Read More »The Power of Compassion
October is Domestic Violence Month, too.
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,… Read More »October is Domestic Violence Month, too.
Local Resources in Fight against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Last time, I looked at a few state-wide resources in Missouri and Kansas, but this week, I’d like to talk briefly about three resources that… Read More »Local Resources in Fight against Domestic and Sexual Violence
State-level Organizations Combating Domestic Violence
In my last post, aside from giving a very brief overview of the history of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I highlighted some organizations at the… Read More »State-level Organizations Combating Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In honor of DVAM, the Women’s Center has organized several events to increase domestic violence awareness: These Hands Don’t Hurt and the White Ribbon Campaign… Read More »October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The History of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) I’ve decided to dedicate all of my blogs to the subject of organizations that deal directly with… Read More »The History of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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