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Halloween is SCARY, Relationships shouldn’t be.

By Sarah Brown | November 28, 2023

Lessons to learn from the popular TV show “The Office” In the iconic television series, Jan Levinson’s tumultuous relationship with Michael Scott unveils a complex and at times disturbing dynamic […]

Romance isn’t Supposed to Be Creepy

By Sarah Brown | November 28, 2023

Lessons to learn from the popular Netflix series “YOU” Season One depicts the idea of stalking and dating violence as a romantic adventure. The way that viewers develop a love/hate […]

Economic Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors

By Sarah Brown | November 28, 2023

Housing Needs for Georgia’s Low-Income Renters Georgia’s renters deserve access to safe, affordable, and accessible housing regardless of their income. The intersection of economic justice and affordable housing is a […]

Bystander Intervention – Domestic Violence

By Sarah Brown | November 28, 2023

How COVID-19 has impacted intimate partner violence COVID-19 has compounded stress and the associated risk factors for intimate partner violence (IPV) such as unemployment, reduced income, limited resources, and limited […]

A Focus on Affordable Housing and Domestic Violence

By Sarah Brown | November 28, 2023

The Link between Affordable Housing and Domestic Violence: Economic Stress and Escalation: Limited access to affordable housing places individuals and families under significant financial strain, exacerbating stress levels. High levels […]

Beyond DVAM – How to Support Survivors

By Sarah Brown | October 31, 2023

With October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month coming to an end, there are still ways for the community to continue advocating for survivors! Together we can take action beyond DVAM […]

Barriers- “Why Don’t You Just Leave?”

By Sarah Brown | October 30, 2023

“Why don’t you just leave?” or “Why didn’t you just leave?” It’s the question every survivor of domestic violence is asked, as if leaving had never crossed their mind before. […]

Different Names For Domestic Violence

By Sarah Brown | October 13, 2023

It can feel overwhelming with all the different ways that Domestic Violence is presented. While DV is an umbrella term of sorts, some of the following terms are not interchangeable. […]

Support VOCA

By Sarah Brown | September 4, 2023

The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) is facing a significant cut of 40%, which will greatly and negatively impact victim services across Georgia and the nation. Could you imagine you or […]

Power and Control in the Digital Age

By Sarah Brown | August 3, 2023

When talking about Domestic Violence, most people are familiar with the Power and Control Wheel. In an era where technology intertwines with our lives, it’s crucial to shed light on […]