Tag: domestic violence
The mask of concealment
By Lindsey Boyer
They were the perfect family. You know, that family that has it all: the beautiful yard surrounded by the white picket fence...
The words we use: Talking about domestic violence
Throughout history, we have learned time and again about the weight of words. Language, stories, and ideas have survived longer than the cultures from...
Speaking out about financial abuse
By DOVE Center
Financial abuse is something that is rarely talked about but is incredibly common. This insidious form of abuse involves exercising control over...
Take a stand during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By DOVE Center
When you were young, maybe before you ever even started dating, you might have spent some time thinking about what your life...
Changing our culture by teaching children about domestic violence and sexual...
By Marina Anderson
Education and victim resources for adults are important and necessary services in preventing the escalation of and healing the wounds from domestic...
New study shows 130 domestic violence victims turned away in Utah...
From our Archives: New study shows 130 domestic violence victims turned away in Utah in 24-hour period
On March 6, the National Network to End...
DOVE Center event “Breaking the Silence Through Storytelling” sells out
Due to a heavy show of support from its sponsors and the community in general, DOVE Center's event, "Breaking the Silence Through Storytelling," has...
DOVE Center awarded $20,000 Allstate grant
The DOVE Center recently received a $20,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation to support domestic violence survivors as they learn financial literacy skills in...
DOVE Center trains volunteers to assist rape survivors
On Monday, Jan. 25, DOVE Center — a local nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and counseling to survivors of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault...
Fear and gratitude cannot coexist
Fear and gratitude cannot coexist.
The word “fear” is one that has resonated through global consciousness following the recent vicious attacks in Beirut, Paris, and Mali....