Category

Blog

Kevin Carr
13
Blog
July 13, 2020

One Teen’s Story of Intimate Partner Violence

Young people don’t always recognize they’re in an abusive relationship. “My story begins when I was 15.” The 17-year-old girl…
Read More
Kevin Carr
0
Blog
July 7, 2020

By staying engaged, we prevent domestic abuse

Join us at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17, as we celebrate the groundbreaking on this exciting affordable housing project.…
Read More
Kevin Carr
1
Blog
June 10, 2020

What happens when everyday life skills are missing?

“I’ve learned that it’s right to stick up for my kids and myself. We don’t just have to exist. We…
Read More
Kevin Carr
0
Blog
June 4, 2020

Asset development is the ‘magic wand’ of violence prevention

What if we could wave a magic wand and keep kids from growing into violent adults? In a way, we…
Read More
Kevin Carr
0
Blog
May 19, 2020

Decline in domestic abuse reports isn’t good news right now

Reports of domestic abuse across the country have dropped since COVID-19 stay-at-home directives began. But police and experts say that…
Read More
Kevin Carr
2
Blog
May 1, 2020

What happens when a victim of domestic abuse messages Sheltering Wings?

Here’s a real-life excerpt of a lengthy exchange that took place over Facebook Messenger. All names and identifying information have…
Read More
Kevin Carr
0
Blog
April 28, 2020

A Step Beyond Values: Developing Assets

When you think about assets, what comes to mind? Money? Investments? Actually, assets are anything that we own. In addition…
Read More
Kevin Carr
1
Blog
April 24, 2020

Partnering to Prevent Abuse

We are #INThisTogether. But, we're not all #ShelteringSafely. That's why we're partnering to prevent abuse. We've entered into a partnership…
Read More
Kevin Carr
3
Blog
April 20, 2020

How to Help Someone Who Might be a Victim of Abuse

Brooke seemed happy with her live-in boyfriend. Then her co-workers started noticing comments in her conversation that seemed a little…
Read More
Kevin Carr
0
Blog
April 17, 2020

Law Enforcement Can be Heroes and Victims in Domestic Violence

On TV, drug busts may look like the most dangerous situations law enforcement can face. In real life, a different…
Read More