COVID-19 Update
Friends of Genesis, As you are aware, there has been increasing concern around the coronavirus epidemic in our community. At Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, we are actively monitoring the…
Read MoreCreating Systematic Change
Over the past 15 years, the Conference on Crimes Against Women has worked to fulfill the mission of providing cutting-edge, relevant training and education to first responders and community stakeholders…
Read MoreGuest blog: All about domestic violence protective orders in Texas
This blog was originally written by Julie Blackmon for the O’Neil Wysocki Family Law blog According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1…
Read MoreTreating PTSD
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based therapy that has been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Domestic violence is a traumatic experience…
Read MoreHow to receive legal help
Did you know that Genesis offers free legal services to clients in Dallas County? The Genesis Legal Department has attorneys on staff that can represent Genesis clients in her family…
Read MoreWhat is a Coordinated Community Response?
At Genesis, we are grateful to be part of a community that offers many different avenues of support for those experiencing domestic violence. Police officers, prosecutors, advocates, healthcare professionals and…
Read MorePeer-to-Peer Fundraising!
At Genesis, helping women who have experienced domestic violence is our core mission. We know that there is hope, and with your help we can end domestic violence. New as…
Read MoreDear friends & family: leaving abuse
One of the most common calls we get at Genesis is concerned friends and family asking how to best help their loved one get away from the abuse she is…
Read MoreShame & Domestic Violence
“Should” is shame; use of the word “should” indicates a shame statement is to follow. I should be thinner. I should read more. I should watch less TV. I should…
Read MoreRevenge Porn as an Abuse Tactic
When we talk about the different tactics abusers use to inflict power, control and pain on their partners within intimate relationships, we often focus on verbal, physical or financial abuse.…
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