Showing Support to Survivors of Domestic Violence
8 Things to Say and 11 Things to Avoid Telling Survivors When Showing Support Showing support to someone experiencing domestic is one of the most important things we can do as individuals. But, it can also be one of the most frustrating and complicated things we do. From the outside looking in, it can be […]
Having PRIDE in the Monadnock Region
Did you know that Pride Month originated from an uprising? Both Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera are largely credited as key figures in the Stonewall Uprising that propelled the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. They both were pioneering transgender activists working with homeless youth and those affected by HIV/AIDS. A 2019 NY Times article describes that […]
Understanding Financial Abuse
98% of domestic violence cases involve financial abuse, yet 78% of the population doesn’t recognize this form of abuse (1). So, what is financial abuse? Financial abuse is controlling a partner’s ability to access, acquire, use or maintain economic resources (1). Financial abuse is often a main reason survivors stay in relationships where other forms […]
