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Understanding How Black Women Have Shaped Domestic Violence Advocacy

Every March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and honor the women whose contributions have shaped it. Connecting this observance with Black History Month allows us to appreciate the vital role Black communities,...

Signs of Abusive Teen Relationships: Grooming and Love Bombing

Each February, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month serves as an important reminder to recognize the signs of unhealthy or abusive relationships among adolescents. Awareness of these signs can help teens identify when a relationship is becoming harmful and seek the...

Understanding Domestic Violence and Homelessness

Homelessness is a pervasive problem that impacts individuals across all demographics. One frequently overlooked aspect of this issue is the correlation between intimate partner violence and homelessness and the challenges it presents, especially during the winter...

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Survivor Stories

Breaking free and growing strong, together

Women from every walk of life can suffer from domestic violence. Together, we can all rise above.

“If it weren’t for Greenhouse I’m not sure if I would have survived and I fear to think what might have happened to my children.”

“Since coming here I have realized that the abuse is not my fault.”

“I really enjoyed participating in the domestic violence groups when I was at Haymarket. It helped me through my past trauma and understanding about abuse.”

“My life has positively changed due to the contributions and support of CAWC. I am now stronger due to the information, advocacy and support I received.”

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