by Mackayla Cox | Mar 11, 2019 | DV Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness
The unfortunate reality of child sexual assault and sexual images all over television tells us the importance of talking to children about consent and safety. And it doesn’t have to be a big uncomfortable sit-down meeting about sex. There are many ways to talk to...
by Mackayla Cox | Feb 6, 2019 | DV Awareness
There is much more to intimate partner violence than physical abuse, we have discussed it for you to read here. Intimate partner violence is centered around power and control, through physical, emotional, etc. Now that we have reached a time where technology is...
by Mackayla Cox | Jan 7, 2019 | DV Awareness
Technology has shaped our society in many ways. A major way it has shaped society is through communication. We can reach people many ways using technology; we can call on our cell phone, text message, FaceTime, Skype, message through social media, email, share public...
by Mackayla Cox | Dec 5, 2018 | Teen Dating Violence
If you aren’t in a healthy relationship, and decide to stay in the relationship, safety planning is crucial. It is also important to know what qualities a healthy partner should have that way you have an idea of what to look for in the future. If you are looking...
by Mackayla Cox | Nov 7, 2018 | Teen Dating Violence
Many teenagers experience dating violence (1 in 3 adolescents), and many of them do not talk about their experience because they are afraid of the reaction they will get from their parents. Below are some communication tips to assist parents in helping teens with...
by Mackayla Cox | Oct 17, 2018 | DV Awareness
People experiencing domestic violence often report many barriers to leaving. With this thought in mind, barriers are put into layers and expanded upon within these layers. The diagram helps to understand the barriers better. Understanding these barriers helps to...
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