When someone is in a domestic abuse situation, they are confronted with several issues related to their safety and emotional well-being. Victims of abuse often do not know where to […]
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Intimate Partner Violence Knows No Borders…
Domestic Violence Amongst Immigrant Women Imagine moving to a foreign country with your family. You don’t know anyone and can barely speak the language. Now imagine being the victim of […]
Working to Empower Women in Armenia
Reflections from an Armenian Intern Determined to help women suffering from intimate partner violence in Armenia, Arpine interned at Women’s Center & Shelter this summer. Arpine’s reflections below offer insight […]
Observations of a Summer Intern
Abuse often lurks long after the victim leaves… During my time as a development intern at WC&S this summer, I was fortunate enough to spend a day in the legal […]
For the love of dog
“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” ~~ George Eliot Imagine this: Your closest companion is your dog. Your dog loves you, she comforts you, […]
FAQ about Abuse
FAQ ABOUT ABUSE “WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU?” “YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO STAY WITH HIM.” “WHY AREN’T YOU OVER IT YET?” All too often intimate partner violence survivors hear […]
