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November 4, 2020

6 Ways a Pandemic Can’t Stop Us

Can’t stop. Won’t stop! The need to serve victims of domestic abuse doesn’t stop during a pandemic. In fact, as…
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November 2, 2020

‘You shall find rest for your souls’

This Thanksgiving, I will take our residents as my role models and give thanks for every day of my life.…
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October 23, 2020

Prevention works. Here’s proof.

It’s easy to think a problem as big and long-standing as domestic violence will never go away, that it’s part…
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October 5, 2020

Not This Time

I encourage you to explore our updated website to learn about domestic violence and how to prevent it. And always,…
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October 1, 2020

How to Have Age-Appropriate Relationship Talks with Your Kids

Your tweens and teens probably know what favorite flavor of ice cream Mom thinks is best or the lake in…
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September 21, 2020

Walla Walla, a Trauma-Informed Community in Action

Trauma-Informed Community Building (TICB) is a process that can prevent domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. Let’s take a closer…
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September 9, 2020

Fighting Domestic Violence Isn’t Enough

Is it possible to successfully fight domestic abuse without addressing other forms of violence that permeate our society? We believe…
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August 19, 2020

Older adults face unique barriers to leaving abusers

How many times have you applauded couples who have been married for 40 or 50 years? At weddings, anniversaries and…
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August 10, 2020

A place to call home

Early this month, a resident we’ll call Rick left Sheltering Wings and moved into his own place. The Vietnam veteran…
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July 21, 2020

Understanding Power and Control

In order to prevent domestic abuse – or to escape it when it happens – it’s vital to have a…
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