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LEAVING A FINANCIALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

August 30, 2021

Financial abuse is one of the most common, yet forgotten, forms of abuse. According to a Center for Financial Security study, 99% of domestic abuse victims experience some form of…

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The Bystander’s Guide to Domestic Violence

August 23, 2021

Many of us know the unfortunate statistics when it comes to domestic violence – 1 in 3 women in the United States will experience intimate partner violence in her lifetime.…

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Media and Domestic Violence

August 16, 2021

The media is the largest, broadest and deepest form of communication to the masses. With that unyielding power comes colossal pressure and responsibility to convey messages and share information in…

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First Responder Lethality on Domestic Violence Calls

July 26, 2021

Danger for One Can Mean Danger for All According to the 2020 National Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, out of the 264 police officers killed in the line of duty…

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Answering the call

July 19, 2021

Faith leaders respond to domestic violence and sexual assault of women  As the name suggests, the Podcast on Crimes Against Women (PCAW) covers a wide variety of topics related to…

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New Location in Southern Dallas

July 12, 2021

New location will better meet the needs of underserved survivors – and specifically Black women – in the DFW Metroplex Since opening its doors in 1985, Genesis Women’s Shelter &…

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When is it stalking and what can you do about it?

July 5, 2021

Lisa* met the man who would subsequently stalk her for nearly 30 years when she was a first-year college student. While taking some evening classes to catch up on credits…

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Recognizing & Responding to Asphyxiation within Abusive Relationships

Recognizing & Responding to Asphyxiation within Abusive Relationships

June 28, 2021

Asphyxiation – being deprived of oxygen by impeding blood or air flow – is one of the most highly lethal forms of abuse commonly used within intimate relationships. Asphyxiation includes…

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STAR: The Next Generation of Leaders

June 21, 2021

The beginning of summer always marks a bittersweet time as we bid farewell to the graduating seniors in our STAR (Students Tackle Abusive Relationships) auxiliary at Genesis. These high school…

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Summertime activities for kids

June 14, 2021

Summer will officially be here on Sunday! Looking for things to do with your children in Dallas? Now that the CDC has relaxed its protocols and there has been an…

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