As shelter in place orders are loosened, the State of Colorado has provided a website full of resources for families who need support during COVID19 and its aftermath.

For victims of domestic violence, the holidays can be a very dark and scary time. Unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and the increased consumption of alcohol can raise stress levels, which can contribute to incidents of domestic violence.

The holidays are a time for celebration, but sometimes family dynamics can be hard! Here are some tips to surviving the holidays: 

On Monday, New York City mayor Bill De Blasio signed a bill expanding the city’s paid sick leave laws to include “safe time” for domestic violence.

One of the most important things is to allow yourself time to heal and grieve on your own timeline.

As many as ten million children witness violence between their caregivers each year. Parents involved in a violent relationship may think that the fighting does not affect their children or may not be aware their children know about the violence.

We are living in a world that is constantly changing and because of technology information is constantly being shared. The National Network to End Domestic Violence created an entire platform devoted to the topic which you can find here. 

A victim cannot control their abuser and violence, however, they can plan for how they will respond to future incidents and other patterns of abuse.

Domestic violence can happen in any neighborhood, income level, or background and manifests its self in a variety of ways. Domestic violence is incredibly complex; yet one commonality that remains the same is that in relationships in which domestic violence is occurring, one person desires to control another emotionally, physically, financially, or otherwise.

It is incredibly hard to understand why some victims do not leave their abusers. However, abusers more often than not go to extremes to prevent the victims from leaving. It is a fact that leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence. 

It is important to know the warning signs of abuse in a friend, family member, etc. and this includes the more subtle signs. Domestic violence can occur in any relationship and sometimes goes overlooked. Domestic violence manifests itself in many forms and no two relationships will ever be the same. However, there are some common warning signs of abuse...

Wondering how you can help give back during Domestic Violence Awareness Month?

October is around the corner and which means so is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! If you are a survivor, a parent or sibling, or know of somebody who has suffered abuse; or if you are simply just concerned about the issue, this month is the time to come together and help support victims. 

The list of supplies always seems endless, and it is hard to estimate how much we need to buy for our kids. Did you know the average parent spends $600 per kid on back to school supplies?!