Seven things every woman should know about domestic violence, including where to find help. By Cheryl P. Rose May 1, 2018 Because domestic violence is an uncomfortable subject, there are misconceptions about what it is and how often it happens...
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Never. Under No Circumstances. October 4, 2017 The month of October is dedicated to calling awareness to domestic violence (DV). A single statistic highlights the need for this awareness. On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape...
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July 17, 2017 PTSD? That only happens to people in the military, combat zones, war. Right? Wrong! It can happen to anyone who has experienced, witnessed or is continually exposed to someone else’s trauma. It can happen to anyone, at any age...
MoreDo We Really Need a Month About Sexual Assault Awareness?
April 10, 2017 If you ask that question, you haven’t read the statistics. We have an epidemic on our hands. Someone in the United States is assaulted every 98 seconds. That’s one person in the time it takes you to read this post. One out of five...
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December 19, 2016 Barb’s Blog For the fourth year in a row, places of worship across the nation are spending the tragic anniversary of the Newtown shooting remembering those who have been lost, praying for those who have survived, and...
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September 30, 2016 The Women’s Foundation of Oregon just released a report called “Count Her In” (see the full report at www.womensfoundationoforgon.org). It reveals some very sad statistics about women in Oregon. -Nearly half...
MoreTalking to Kids About Violence
March 31, 2016 You and I are bombarded by acts of violence – not just physical acts but emotional ones as well. Even though we have the capability and life experience to process these acts, it is still painful. How much more so for our children?...
MoreCoping with Trauma in Children
March 31, 2016 Children, like adults, struggle to make sense of trauma. They also respond differently to trauma because they may lack the complex thinking skills needed to understand the situation. Experts in children dealing with trauma suggest...
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