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Yes or No? Your Answers to Questionnaire Could Save Your Life
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaThe Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) brings the Family Safety Center’s prevention and intervention resources to where the victim is, when he or she is most vulnerable. This early intervention is important given that on average it takes a victim seven or eight attempts to leave an abusive situation. LAP was introduced in the Shelby County […]
Survivor Story May 2018
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaThroughout ten years of marriage, there had been multiple calls to police. This time was different. “Has your intimate partner threatened you with a weapon?” asked the officer who responded to the scene. “Is your intimate partner violently jealous, or does he control most of your daily activities?” After she finished the screening, the officer […]
Survivor Story April 2018
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaAt 23 years of age, Marcus has sage advice for others seeking a way out of an abusive situation. “If you’re on the fence about seeking help, I want you to remember two things: First, your circumstances never determine your value or worth,” says Marcus. “Secondly, remember to never be ashamed of your story, or […]
FSC Reaches Out to LGBTQ Victims
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaA series of focus groups facilitated by the Family Safety Center last year revealed a real disconnect for the local LGTBQ community seeking DV services. As a result, FSC hired a full-time staff member focused on the community, pursued more diversified housing options, and began sensitivity training for law enforcement. Domestic violence victims are often […]
Survivor Story
/0 Comments/in General /by Conchita TopinkaIf you believe the research, there is a high probability that Cady (not her real name) will become a statistic like her mother. Camp HOPE America wants to change that. One-third of children who experience domestic violence are likely to be victims themselves, and another third will grow up to be abusers. During her week […]