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Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018: What Is #SupportAfterDV?

October 2, 2018 | BY Joyful Heart Foundation | FILED UNDER JHF BLOG >

Each October, we join hundreds of other organizations to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. DVAM is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of these issues, share resources, and most importantly, support survivors.

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4 Obstacles Facing Latin@ Survivors Who Seek Help

October 15, 2018 | BY Joyful Heart Foundation | FILED UNDER JHF BLOG >

It can be difficult for any person experiencing sexual and domestic violence to seek support and find the resources they need. For some Latin@ survivors, cultural and language barriers can add to these challenges. One in three Latin@ women has experienced physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. And 50% of survivors never report their abuse.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Your Stories of #SupportAfterDV

October 30, 2018 | BY Joyful Heart Foundation | FILED UNDER JHF BLOG >

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we announced a new campaign to share domestic violence survivors’ stories of healing and support. Using the hashtag #SupportAfterDV, we invited survivors in our community to share the ways they were best supported after their experiences on social media or through our anonymous online survey.

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