by Mackayla Cox | Jul 17, 2017 | Childhood Domestic Violence, DV/SA Collaborative
“Approximately 15 million children are growing up with domestic violence in the U.S. alone. As many as 40 million adults are likely to have been exposed to domestic violence over their lifetime.” “Developed by the world’s leading researchers and...
by Mackayla Cox | Jul 12, 2017 | DV Awareness
Many children live in homes with domestic violence, according to the Childhood Domestic Violence Association, “5 million children witness domestic violence each year in the United States. 40 million adult Americans grew up living with domestic violence. Living...
by Mackayla Cox | Jul 5, 2017 | Childhood Domestic Violence, DV/SA Collaborative
Many times children are impacted by domestic violence even when parents attempt to protect them. The effects of domestic violence on children can be seen in their development, from academic problems to difficulty socializing. There is also an increased chance of...
by Mackayla Cox | Jun 19, 2017 | LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is not just physical violence, there are many other ways a partner can be abusive. Abuse is not exclusive to heterosexual relationships, LGBTQ+ domestic violence happens just as often. View the Power and Control Wheel to learn the different types of...
by Mackayla Cox | Jun 14, 2017 | DV/SA Collaborative, LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence
The Shelter is LGBTQ+ Safe Zone trained: LGBTQ+ Safe zone means that we are a place open to talking about and being supportive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning +. Below we will give you an overview of the program. You can learn more...
by Mackayla Cox | Jun 5, 2017 | LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence
It is a common misunderstanding that domestic violence and sexual assault does not happen in a same-sex relationship. Studies show that same-sex relationship violence happens as often as heterosexual relationship violence. The Centers for Disease Control has begun...
by Mackayla Cox | May 3, 2017 | DV/SA Collaborative, Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, to bring awareness to our community we had an interview with Joe Trolian, Executive Director of Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. His 10th anniversary as Executive Director is coming up in October, though...
by admin | Oct 27, 2016 | DV Awareness, DV/SA Collaborative
The Sheriff’s Office handles complaints of Domestic Violence under the authority and laws of the State of Ohio. The following codes deal with domestic violence: Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Sections 2919.26 and 3113.31 govern the enforcement of protection orders. ORC...
by admin | Oct 19, 2016 | DV Awareness, DV/SA Collaborative
Awareness of the impact of Domestic Violence is critical, as is educating the public as to its effects is essential in ending the cycle of violence. — In this country a women is beaten every 9 seconds — Domestic Violence is the leading cause of injury to...
by admin | Aug 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
MANSFIELD, OH. August 2016 The third annual Great Sleep Out Against Domestic Violence is happening September 2nd-4th 2016 at Johnny’s Mattress and Furniture Superstore at 1534 Ashland Road in Mansfield. This event is a fundraiser for the Domestic Violence...
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