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📊 Our Impact in 2024: Supporting Survivors of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence At Drogheda Women's & Children's Refuge, every number represents a life touched, a story of resilience, and a step towards healing. In 2023, we're proud to have supported: 👩👧👦 68 women and 70 children through our refuge 💜 214 women through our outreach service 🗣️ 50 women with counselling support 🎨 34 children through therapy sessions These figures aren't just statistics – they're real people, real families, finding strength and hope in their darkest moments. Each represents countless nights of safety, days of empowerment, and moments of breakthrough. But our work isn't done. Domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence continues to affect too many in our community. Your support enables us to keep our doors open, our helplines running, and our services expanding. Together, we can create a future where everyone lives free from fear and abuse. Whether you can volunteer, donate, or simply spread awareness, every action counts. Visit https://lnkd.in/dJiYNitN to learn more about how you can join our mission. Let's continue to be the change we wish to see in our community. 💪🦋 #DSGBV #SupportSurvivors #CommunityImpact #DroghedaRefuge

Did you know there are common behavioural flags that when experienced, increase the risk of harm, violence escalation, or MUCH WORSE! No..? Well it is time to know, and it is time for us to call it out! Here are 7 from Voice of Change Australia #TimeforChange

Recent research has underscored the critical need for societal change to address and eliminate family violence. Findings highlight the importance of recognising and addressing behavioural flags in our communities and educating young people about respectful relationships.  Red Flags are important signs of risk! Individuals who are experiencing any of the following are at increased risk - here are 7 Red Flags. Voice of Change is committed to being at the forefront of this movement. Our focus on arts projects and education, inspired by cutting-edge research, is designed to drive the cultural shift we desperately need to end family and domestic violence. Donation will directly contribute to these initiatives, helping us build a safer, more respectful society. Together, we can invoke the change we wish to see. #domesticviolence #timetochange #familyviolence #change #nationalcrisis

This year, YOU made hope possible 🌟 This year, we saw lives transformed. Families who had nowhere to turn found safety. Women who felt lost discovered hope and strength. One mother shared, ‘Because of you, my children finally feel safe enough to sleep through the night.’ 💜 But challenges remain. Families are still waiting for safety, and your kindness is what turns hope into action. Here’s what we achieved together in 2024: ✨ 410 women and children escaped abuse and found shelter ✨ 3,209 individuals received remote assistance ✨ 1,938 participants gained life-changing skills in our workshops Yet, with 173 women and 160 children still on our waitlist, we have more work to do. You’ve already changed lives — let’s do even more in 2025! 💜 Swipe through to see the impact YOU made and visit nisafoundation.ca/donate to create more safe and hopeful futures. What’s one way you hope to see us grow in 2025? Comment below #NisaWrapped #WomenRise #ThankYou #EmpoweringCommunities #MakeAnImpact

Dear network, I am excited to share that I will be running a 10km race to support Women’s Aid, a charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse against women and children. Why This Cause Matters Domestic abuse remains a critical issue, affecting 1 in 4 women in their lifetime. Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of providing life-saving services for over 50 years, including: • Safe accommodation for those escaping abuse. • Confidential helplines offering advice and support. • Specialist services to help survivors rebuild their lives. • Awareness campaigns to educate communities. • Advocacy for stronger legal protections. How You Can Help Your support can make a significant impact. For instance, a £10 donation can connect a survivor to a support worker via Women’s Aid’s Live Chat service. If you would like to contribute or learn more, please visit my JustGiving page: https://lnkd.in/eV3y4SDu Thank you for your support in creating a safer future for women and children. #WomensAid #DomesticAbuseAwareness #SupportSurvivors #CharityRun #Empowerment

It was a Friday afternoon when I almost became "one of those women". 👇🏽 You know, the type of woman who gets herself killed by her partner. What "type" of woman does this happen to? The uneducated? The naive? The disadvantaged? The type who will "get herself" into trouble, get involved with a bad apple when she should know better? Whether you look at "those women" with pity, or apathy, or despair, or suspicion (because in the words of my ex's mother "well if it was so bad, why didn't you leave earlier?") the truth is that you probably know a woman who is being abused at home. And she / they could be doing a wonderful job of hiding it, or downplaying it, just as I was. I used to think "I would never let that happen to me". And yet, as an educated, privileged, professional woman working in health and wellbeing, I found myself one Friday afternoon being shoved forcefully against a wooden surface by my partner, concussed and then dragged into another room where the assault continued. If you don't think this kind of share belongs on LinkedIn as a professional platform, I need to call you out on that. Domestic violence has a profound impact on our workplaces and we need to address it. Unfortunately many of us who have lived experience of DV don't talk about it, in large part because of the shame we feel, and the shame that is heaped upon us. For example, another victim-shaming comment from my abuser's mother was "what a disgusting waste of police resources to have them babysit you", when I said the police had offered to accompany me to collect my belongings if I wasn't able to have clear and safe access to the house I had fled. Shutting me down and shutting me up are strategies that my ex and his family tried to use to deflect blame and accountability and avoid their own shame. But after 25 domestic homicides in Australia this year, I refuse to stay quiet anymore. This is why TEACH Services is my charity of choice and why we have co-developed the WellSafe Workshop (https://lnkd.in/g6m2AiuA) for South Australia. It's essential that conversations about #violenceprevention, #harmprevention, #emotionalviolence, #psychosocialhazards and #coercivecontrol are amplified in workplaces, and that messages about #mentalfitness and #psychologicalsafety are carried home.

Today is #GivingTuesday—a powerful opportunity to stand with Public Counsel as we fight for civil rights, immigrant protections, and justice in the year ahead. Thanks to your past support, we’ve delivered life-changing legal services and challenged unjust systems. Now, we need your help to go even further. This year, we’re striving to raise $160,000 to expand our work—and thanks to a $60,000 match from our Board of Directors, your gift will have double the impact 💪. With your help, we can: 🏠 Support veterans seeking the housing and services they are entitled to. 🦋 Assist immigrants navigating pathways to safety and citizenship. 🌟 Advocate for youth in foster care to receive the housing and services they need to thrive. 💖 Prevent homelessness for families and individuals on the brink of losing everything. Every dollar you give powers our attorneys and advocates as they stand alongside those facing the most challenging legal battles ⚖️. Your contribution is an investment in a more equitable future. DONATE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gcTC57ky Join us today and let’s ensure that everyone—regardless of their background or circumstances—has the opportunity to live with dignity and access justice. 🙌 #GivingTuesday2024 #JusticeForAll #SupportPublicCounsel

The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but for many, it can be a time of fear and isolation. Domestic violence cases typically rise during the holidays, with stressors like financial strain, family pressure, and substance abuse exacerbating tensions in households. In fact, studies show that incidents of domestic violence increase by 30% during the holiday season. If you are facing abuse, please reach out for help. Support is available and you're not alone. This season, let's come together to create a safer, more supportive environment for all. To donate to safe housing and support for individuals fleeing domestic violence, please visit the link in our bio or our website: www.crisishouse.org. #domesticviolence #safehousing #domesticabuse #community #support #sandiego

Domestic violence affects millions worldwide, shattering lives and eroding trust. At Mote Foundation, we're committed to combating this scourge through awareness and education. Our mission is clear: a world where every individual lives free from fear, coercion, and abuse. Mote Foundation believes awareness is the first step towards change. Through advocacy and community engagement, we challenge societal norms and promote a culture of respect, empathy, and zero tolerance for abuse. Join Mote Foundation's movement to end domestic violence. Share information, participate in events, and advocate for policy reforms. Together, we can educate communities, challenge harmful norms, and empower survivors to speak out. Share this post to spread awareness. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #MoteFoundation #BreakTheSilence #EndDomesticViolence #AwarenessIsKey #NonProfit #MakeADifference #HopeAndHealing #SupportSurvivors #StopDomesticViolence #SayNoToDomesticAbuse #EmpowerSurvivors

"The Ripple Effect of Financial Abuse on Young Lives" "Child Financial Abuse at its core involves the inappropriate use of a child’s identity or assets for personal gain. Financial Abuse is a form of mistreatment often overshadowed by its physical and emotional counterparts, which wields a silent yet devastating impact on children. It is a manipulation of economic resources to exert control, and when children are the victims, the consequences can reverberate throughout their lives." This week on the Norm Therapy blog, we discuss Child Financial Abuse and the long-term impacts it can have on children. How can we prevent Child Financial Abuse? Read more to find out and show some 💌 to our Journalist, Hannah, with a share and like! [https://lnkd.in/epF9zfRv] Visit GoARO.org and NormTherapy.com and check out our campaign at https://gofund.me/86e43129. ABUSE CARE Norm Therapy®️- Live Your New Norm #ARO #NormTherapy #AbuseRecovery #mentalhealth #childfinancialabuse #manipulationandcontrol #long-termimpacts #abuse #EndAbuseNow #victim #survivor #AbuseCare #domesticviolence #volunteer #donate