@DVSAS

Serving and supporting individuals in Whatcom County affected by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Call 24/7 877.715.1563 https://xitter.cf/t.co/I2jLuJzy4e

Whatcom County, WA
Joined February 2009
We’re wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July 💫✨
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Survivors need access to protected paid sick & safe days, equal pay, & ability to form #unions freely and justly. Tell your Senators to support the Healthy #Families Act, the #Paycheck Fairness Act & the Protect the Right to Organize Act! Learn more: ndvh.quorum.us/campaign/4879…
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Survivors rely on resources like Apple Health (Medicaid) for the health and well-being of themselves and their children, but updates to the renewal process mean that survivor households could lose coverage if they don’t take action. Read more: wscadv.org/news/important-ap…
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Including us! Please call your congressional representatives and urge them to vote yes to funding these critical services.
The Victims of Crime Act (#VOCA) funds 6,000 domestic violence and sexual assault direct services providers, serving 6.5 million victims annually through the Crime Victims Fund. Congress must maintain steady funding for this vital program. #AdvocacyDays
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June is #PrideMonth! Let's celebrate with #PRIDE and support ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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The Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM) Week of Action starts October 17! Take action and support survivors in your community, October 17-23: bit.ly/3rzHQs7 #Every1KnowsSome1 #GiveForDV
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Controlling behavior and extreme jealousy aren’t romantic. They’re abuse. Here are some signs of controlling behavior that we need to start identifying as abusive behavior: bit.ly/3Ac50Xy #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM
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Survivors deserve support and care -- and so do you. Supporting someone through abuse can be hard, whether you're a friend, family member, or advocate, and you deserve to take time for rest, support, and self-compassion. Learn more at wscadv.org/dvam. #DVAM #DVAM2022
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We average 5 calls a day here in Whatcom County. If you need us, we're here for you! 360.715.1563
There's a hotline phone ringing somewhere right now ... #DVFacts #DV101 #DVAM2022 #WeAreResilient
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay and everyday, we honor Indigenous ways of life, resiliency, ingenuity, tradition, & culture. But for many people outside Indian Country, this recognition is fleeting. Stay tuned for real ways to truly make a difference for Native Americans year-round!
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Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay. The enduring violence of colonization has caused much harm to Native Americans, and NNEDV recognizes how much work is yet to be done. We encourage everyone to learn more, follow, and support orgs like @ATCEV1, @niwrc, and @strongheartsdv.
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Domestic violence can manifest in a number of ways, and there’s usually more than one tactic taking place in an abusive relationship. Regardless of the coercive behavior(s) used, it always comes back to power and control over the victim. #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM
1 in 5 women in the United States has been raped in their lifetime. 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year. 34% of people who are injured by intimate partners receive medical care. #DVfacts ncadv.org for more stats or to donate. – at Norcross, GA
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Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. It can happen in every community and abusers can harm people of any gender, race, or socioeconomic status. #Every1KnowsSome1 who has been impacted by domestic violence and we all play a role in ending DV and supporting survivors. #DVAM
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The iceberg of DV shows how some forms of domestic violence exist in plainview, while others forms may be below the surface -- along w/ the cultural conditions that allow it to persist. #DVAM2022 #WeAreResilient
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This right here 👇 is one of many reasons that we partner with our friends at Lydia Place. #housingissafety
[#ADVOCHAT LEARNING SESSION] Housing is Safety: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence and Housing Instability | 10/6 @ 1pm EDT | Learn More & Register ncadv.org/webinars
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Someone you care about is likely experiencing domestic violence, whether you can see it or not. 1/4 women and 1/7 men will experience severe physical violence from a partner in their lifetime. Learn more about the numbers ➡️ bit.ly/3kXLF7W #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM
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Someone you know is a survivor of intimate partner violence. If you need help, we’re here for you. Call us any time 877.715.1563
1 isn’t just a number, it’s SOMEONE: a family member, a neighbor, a coworker, a friend. Domestic violence affects all of us, and all of us must be part of the solution. Commit to learning more and sharing our posts throughout the month. #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM