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Friends Against Family Violence
Shelter, Advocacy, Housing, Outreach, Education, & Clinical Support
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Seeing the Whole Story
Domestic violence rarely fits neatly into the picture we have in our minds. It can include physical violence, but it often involves coercive control, financial abuse, isolation, manipulation, fear, and the gradual loss of choices. For someone living through it, recognizing what is happening may be much more complicated than it appears from the outside. In this month’s episode of My Voice, “Finding the Light: Aftermath, Education & Letting Go of Control,” that complexity comes
FAFV
Sep 152 min read
Helping Someone I Know
When someone you care about is experiencing domestic violence, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. You may want to fix the situation or convince them to leave, but meaningful support often begins with something simpler: believing them, listening, and reminding them that they do not have to face the situation alone. Listen Without Judgment Give them space to talk without criticizing their choices or telling them what they “should” do. Leaving an abusive relationship
FAFV
Aug 132 min read
What Does Safety Really Mean?
What does safety really mean? For survivors of domestic violence, safety is rarely a single moment—it is a journey. It may begin long before someone leaves an abusive relationship and continue long after. Discover how advocates, law enforcement, and our community work together to help survivors build lasting safety, hope, and healing.
FAFV
Jul 303 min read
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