What Is The Cycle Of Abuse?
Understanding the cycle of abuse is a crucial part of stopping relationship violence, but before you can truly understand it you should know what the abuse cycle is. What Are…
Why Are Holidays Difficult For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse?
While the holiday season is many people’s favorite time of year, it can be a different story for the survivors of domestic abuse. A domestic abuse survivor may experience many…
Would You Like To Sponsor A Family For The Holidays?
During the holiday season, our hearts turn towards others. Although each of us may celebrate something different, the core of those celebrations has to do with loving each other. We…
How Does Domestic Abuse Affect Mental Health?
The effects of domestic abuse can be far-reaching, influencing many aspects of our daily lives, how we see ourselves, how we care for ourselves, and how we interact with others.…
Are Domestic Violence Support Groups Helpful?
Experiencing a domestic violence situation is traumatic and can cause a survivor to feel isolated and confused. The survivor may find it difficult to trust anyone, resulting in hesitating to…
Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala to Raise Funds for Victims of Domestic Violence
Bridges Domestic Violence Center will host the annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala, which will be an evening of healing through the arts. Try your luck at the casino games, participate…
What Are Some Common Myths About Domestic Abuse?
According to domesticviolence.org, as few as 1% of every domestic violence occurrence is reported to police each year. This finding means domestic violence happens far more often than we may…
How to Create a Domestic Abuse Safety Plan
A domestic abuse safety plan includes vital information tailored to your unique situation and will help you prepare for possible unsafe situations and how to best respond to them. What…
Recognizing the Types of Domestic Abuse
Recognizing the different types of domestic abuse and what the effects can be, is a crucial way to prevent this behavior from continuing in a domestic situation. It often enables…
Five Safety Tips for Victims of Domestic Violence
If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, the biggest concern is going to be the victim’s safety. It is almost always impossible to know for…