Native American Heritage Month offers an opportunity to recognize and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities. This month is not only a celebration of their heritage
By Elle Prax, Community Relations and Outreach Specialist In 1992, Berkeley, California celebrated Indigenous People’s Day in protest of a planned Columbus Day celebration that will reenact ships arriving at
By Veronica Huerta, Sexual Assault Program Manager What is a SAFE? A Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) or “rape kit” is performed to preserve and document potential evidence while providing
by Ciana Parker, Domestic Violence Outreach Advocate “He never hurts the children, only me.” Many victims and survivors of domestic violence think along the same line of thought, that because
By Allison Schelske, Victims of Crime Coordinator II It is the time of the year when we are preparing our kids to for a new school year. What does that
By Veronica Huerta, Sexual Assault Program Manager Human trafficking remains one of the most pervasive and reprehensible crimes in the world today. It preys on the vulnerable, strips individuals of
By Rachel Larsen, Sexual Assault Advocate In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become consumed by our hectic schedules and the demands of everyday life. Amidst all the chaos, we
by Ciana Parker, Domestic Violence Outreach Advocate & Elle Prax, Community Relations Outreach Specialist Just halfway through 2023, the United States have seen the record highest number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills
by Elle Prax, Community Relations Outreach Specialist June 15, 2023 AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib Today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a significant victory for tribal
by Allison Schelske, Victims of Crime Coordinator II According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), elder abuse refers to any of the following types of mistreatments that are
I was so busy today. We had a couple of women and their children who came to the shelter today badly in need of safety and help. I hurried about
At the intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault and victim services is the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW) across the United States and
Child abuse refers to any harmful behavior from a parent or caregiver towards a person under 18, resulting in physical, emotional, or mental harm, and in some instances, death. Child abuse can take many forms such as physical, emotional, sexual, exploitative, or neglectful.
Anxiety and the affects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause a type of stress that usually falls into one of three categories: physical, mental, or emotional.
If you have experienced sexual assault, it is crucial to seek help immediately. You can go to an emergency room, call 911 for local law enforcement, contact the National Crisis Hotline at 988, or seek urgent therapeutic support.
Some helpful breathing techniques for when you feel overwhelmed.
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