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Tomorrow is May 5th, the National Day of Action / National Day of Awareness for #MMIW
Join us by wearing red: shirts, scarves, earrings, dresses, shoes, lipstick, hats, etc.
Tag @niwrc while using the hashtags #MMIWActionNow and #NoMoreStolenSisters.
niwrc.org/mmiw
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Teal is the color that represents sexual assault awareness and for the next two nights (April 4 & 5) the downtown Kansas City skyline will be lit up teal to honor survivors. Join us at @CABrewing tonight in the Crossroads and you'll see them!
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April is right around the corner and on #SAAMDayofAction (April 4) we wear teal to honor survivors! Check out these MOCSA tees and place your order soon! Production and delivery can take up to 2 weeks. loom.ly/Y9dlRkg
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One of the worst things about abuse is that it often eats away at all the things the survivor will need to escape & thrive - their financial resources, their support systems, their health, their faith in their own judgement, & their belief they they even deserve anything better.
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Don't forget to take your selfie with the DV awareness signs around town! Any participants that tag SOS will be entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of the month. Tag your friends to challenge them! Be on the lookout for a list of locations. #soskansas #soscanhelp
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First passed by Congress in 1984, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act #FVPSA is the primary federal funding source dedicated to supporting emergency shelter & related assistance for survivors of domestic violence and their children. #endDV #passFVPSA #NCADvocacy
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Its FVPSA FRIDAY!
Lets ensure The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act, S. 1275 gets passed by the end of the year! Contact your senators today by using this link! nnedv.salsalabs.org/fvpsaimp…
#FVPSA, #passFVPSA #FVPSAFriday
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Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. It can happen in every community and abusers can harm people of any gender, race, or socioeconomic status. #Every1KnowsSome1 who has been impacted by domestic violence and we all play a role in ending DV and supporting survivors.
#DVAM
ALT Drawing of many different people in Polaroid-style images, with text on some reading "Domestic violence can happen to anyone." Every1KnowsSome1 logo in top right, NNEDV logo in bottom right.
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Misinformation can spread fast online. Knowing how to determine if a source is credible is a practical, valuable skill that anyone can learn. Find a list of "Red Flags" so that you know what to watch for: bit.ly/3SJwEVf.
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Domestic violence can be many things, including control, isolation, economic abuse, emotional abuse, psychological aggression, stalking & physical & sexual violence. Learn how you can be a solution to this preventable public health problem: bit.ly/3fEcYEe. #DVAM
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Please help our students have a great start at school!
The Willow is running our Back to School fundraiser over the next few weeks to provide new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies for our students in our shelter and the community.
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On the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we recognize the major step toward inclusivity and accessibility this legislation accomplished.
But still, the 500,000+ Kansans with disabilities still face daily obstacles, proving there’s more work to be done.
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"Bringing a survivor advocacy lens into tech design is in every policy, every tool, every piece of our safety approach. Are they survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive?" - @cindysouthworth (@Meta) on designing tech with survivors in mind
#TechSummit
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It's Post-Separation Legal Abuse, Not High Conflict Divorce | Abusers torment their exes through the courts in a form of coercive control. ow.ly/fXf350JN59k
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The Willow has support groups available. Please go to willowdvcenter.org/support to sign up.
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May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight the importance of mental wellness. Whether you have a diagnosed mental illness or not, it’s important to take proactive steps to manage your overall wellbeing. blog.bcbsks.com/2022/05/04/g…
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Childhood experiences impact future violence victimization & perpetration, as well as lifelong health & opportunity. We can prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) by creating safe, stable, nurturing relationships & environments for all. Learn more: bit.ly/3vvS5z7.
