Domestic Violence in Later Life Pt. II
This is part II in a series. Part one can be found here. The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) defines abuse in later life as, “the willful…
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Dynamics of Abuse and Parenting
“Abuse sends out shock waves that touch every aspect of family functioning.” (Bancroft, 2002) Women who are currently living with an abusive partner or are healing from an abusive relationship…
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Your Vote Could Help Us Win $10,000!
Q&A with beauty influencer ThaTaylaa Genesis has been selected as one of five nonprofits from across the nation to participate in #BeautyWishes2019, an annual campaign benefiting women and families overcoming abuse,…
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Spotlight: Genesis Alliance
For more than 20 years, the women of the Genesis Alliance have served as the backbone of our organization. We often refer to them as our original kitchen table ambassadors…
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Genesis’ teens are focused on educating their peers about healthy relationships. Students Tackle Abusive Relationships (STAR) is a group for high school…
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Part III: Breaking the Cycle
UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN VIOLENCE TOWARDS ANIMALS AND VIOLENCE TOWARDS PEOPLE This guest blog was written originally for the SPCA of Texas by Marlo Clingman. It is part of a series; Part…
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Privilege Law and Domestic Violence
Effective September 1, 2017, the Texas legislature passed H.B. 3649, a law protecting the communications between domestic violence victims and their advocates at domestic violence shelters. The intention behind the…
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Genesis HeROs: A Band of Brothers
Eight years ago, a group of men came together to address a challenging question: how can we end violence against women and children in our community? Those men became the…
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New Year, New You?
As we turn the page to 2019, it’s customary to start January by reflecting on goals and aspirations for the new year. Whether you want to clean out your closet,…
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Three Reasons to Make a Year-End Contribution
Originally written for My Sweet Charity Genesis Women’s Shelter relies on the generosity of our community year-round to keep our operations running. Because of the kindness of our volunteers and…
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