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Love Without Violence Conference Seeks to Empower Domestic Abuse Survivors

October 21, 2023

By Karen Stokes Milwaukee’s 5th Annual Love Without Violence Conference held on October 19-20 kicked off National Domestic Awareness Month. Survivors, advocates, and family violence organizations are hosting workshops, panel discussions, and speakers to foster engaging and in-depth conversations about the harsh realities of domestic violence. “I decided to do this conference because I was […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Karen Stokes, Love Without Violence Conference, Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Office of Community Wellness and Safety, Office of Violence Prevention

Brooke Shawver Shares Her Gun Survivor Story

August 4, 2018

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Brooke Shawver is no stranger to gun violence. As a child and later a young woman, two pivotal moments, each involving a gun, happened to her. These experiences have come to define and shape her purpose in life. For 12 years, Shawver struggled to share her story. But six months ago, something […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Brooke Shawver, Domestic Abuse, Gun Violence, Khary Penebaker

Love Shouldn’t Hurt: How adults can support teens

February 19, 2016

Love. It seems to be all we talk about during February leading up to and following the intimate dinners, Valentine’s Day parties and as we exchange tokens of affection all month long. While the thought of love brings a smile to our lips and a flutter to our hearts, for millions of Americans – particularly […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dating Violence, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services DAIS, Economic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Kyle Martin, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Verbal Abuse

New Report Examines Why Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Don’t Call the Police

October 30, 2015

Report Courtesy of ACLU Media A new report issued today reveals that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault face widespread and serious police discrimination when they seek protection from the criminal justice system. Responses from the Field: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Policing is based on a nationwide survey of 900 advocates, attorneys, service […]

Popular Interests In This Article: ACLU Media, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault Reporting

DAIS Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 9, 2015

Various community events to be held in October Throughout October, communities across the country will mourn for those whose lives were taken by domestic violence, celebrate the tremendous progress victim advocates have made over the years and connect with one another to end domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services DAIS, Domestic Violence, Interfaith Teen Summit

Black Women Face Increased Violence

October 2, 2015

by Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Black women were murdered at more than double the rate of White women in 2012 and almost all (92 percent) of these women knew their assailant, according a report titled, “When Men Murder Women” by the Violence Policy Center. The annual study, now in its 17th […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Women, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Jazelle Hunt

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® to Celebrate Mothers with Annual Movers for Moms® Donation Drive

March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015       Items to benefit clients of YWCA in Madison and Rock County   As families across the nation anticipate Mother’s Day this May with brunches and flowers, many women in the US will be spending the day in homeless shelters, many as a result of domestic abuse.   To make […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Domestic Abuse, Homeless, MARCH 27 2015, Mothers Day, Movers for Moms Donation Drive, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, VOL. 25 NO. 11, YWCA



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