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The Legal Aid Society stands with survivors of #DomesticViolence! Our Court Advocates and staff in our courthouse-based programs joined fellow advocates to recognize #DVAM2022: thank you @cookcountysao @family_rescue @sarahs_inn @Between_Friends @AscendJustice & @LifeSpanIL!
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If you make a donation to Between Friends, where does that money go? Here are some examples of what your gift can accomplish, especially if you sign up for a monthly donation. Commit to supporting our mission today: mightycause.com/team/Bfitaf2…
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We all know someone affected by domestic violence. Donate in their honor and ensure support for other survivors.
I support @Between_Friends for Sue, my grandmother.
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Our Light Up the Lakefront event went virtual last night, due to rain. Still, we came together to hold space for all those impacted by domestic violence. Can you give to help support survivors?
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One in four women in Illinois will experience domestic violence at some point in their life. Support critical services like our 24-hour crisis hotline by making a donation to our It Takes a Friend campaign by visiting: mightycause.com/team/Bfitaf2…
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A safety plan can help you protect yourself, your loved ones, pets, financial well-being, and more when you're planning an escape or under attack. If you or someone you know could use one, here’s a step-by-step interactive guide via @ndvh 💚💙
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The Cook County Domestic Violence Division has expanded its hours!
In addition to normal court hours (M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm), a judge is available remotely to hear Emergency Orders of Protection on M-F from 9 pm - 3 am, and on weekends from 1 pm - 6 pm.
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Disinformation about the intentions of health and sexuality educators and about the work they do is sowing panic among parents and school administrators. By giving in to a small but vocal minority, school districts are abdicating their responsibility to students themselves.
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Like many Americans, @stephauteri was raised with abstinence-only sex education. She's here to tell us why it didn't work.
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No one should be punished for defending themselves against domestic violence. baltimorebeat.com/criminaliz…
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Over a third of survivors are pushed out of school because of their school’s failures to support them.
We need a new #TitleIX now. Join our letter to @usedgov outlining what changes survivors need NOW. Sign on here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… – at Washington, DC
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... in practice, prosecutors are throwing survivors of domestic violence into prison because they can’t stop their abusers. 4/x
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Failure-to-protect laws basically require parents to shield their kids from physical harm if they’re aware, or “reasonably” should have known, that another adult might abuse the child.
Sounds okay in theory. Everyone wants to prevent child abuse. But….3/x
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Kerry King never hurt her kids. She was a longtime survivor of domestic violence.
But she was convicted under a type of child abuse law—a "failure to protect" law. They exist in most states. And they are extremely problematic. 2/x
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A mother in Oklahoma was sentenced to 30 years in prison because her boyfriend beat her and her kid. She was blamed—and got punished harsher than he did.
Cases like this are more common than you’d expect. For the past year, I've been investigating 1/x motherjones.com/crime-justic…
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It is vital for our movement to listen to trans and nonbinary survivors, and incorporate their lived experiences and ideas into solutions that truly center and empower ALL survivors. 2/2
#BelieveTransSurvivors 🏳️⚧️#BelieveNonBinarySurvivors 🟨⬜️🟪⬛️
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Trans and nonbinary people are part of and essential to the movement to end #SexualViolence. Many trans and nonbinary anti-abuse advocates are also survivors of abuse themselves. 1/2
ALT A Women Against Abuse-branded image featuring two different hands, one holding the Trans Pride Flag and the other holding the Nonbinary Flag. Between them is this phrase: Trans and nonbinary survivors are part of and essential to the movement to end sexual violence.
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One of the greatest tests of love…is this quiz. But really! Let’s be honest: We could all use a relationship check-up from time to time. See how you and your partner are doing or share this with a friend who's feeling iffy, courtesy of @loveisrespect bit.ly/3Oi8ONZ
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According to the CDC, Cook County (including Chicago) is now back at the High Community COVID level.
We are strongly recommending wearing masks in public indoor settings.
Make sure you are up to date on vaccination: chi.gov/covidvax.
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A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan to improve your safety while experiencing abuse, preparing to leave an abusive situation, or after you leave. Need help with a safety plan? Our advocates are here 24/7. Learn more: bit.ly/planforsafety