Healing through Art workshop
October is Domestic Violence Month and Family Services of So. Wisconsin’s DEFY Program is offering a Healing through Art workshop...
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Jenny Tschudy
- Oct 30
- 2 min
Candlelight Vigil honors victims and survivors
Candlelight Vigil Sheds Light on the Darkness of Domestic Violence and honors victims and survivors Contact: Paige Allen, SARP Advocate...
Jenny Tschudy
- Oct 30
- 2 min
Family Services of So. Wisconsin receives funding
From United Way Blackhawk Region NEWS RELEASE Contact: Kelsey Hood Christenson, President and CEO Phone:(608) 364-1083 Email:...
Royce Schiro
- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
Winter Holidays & the Remnants of Domestic Violence
The way you view a holiday will directly affect how you feel about it. This article will cover some ways to help make the holidays...
Kimberly Valenta
- Sep 21, 2022
- 5 min
Rising Above: Hispanic & Latin Survivors of Domestic Violence
Hispanic and Latin survivors come have roots in different countries with similar values. Theirs is a story that isn't always told,...
Royce Schiro
- Aug 16, 2022
- 4 min
The Unspoken Shadow: Mental Effects of Domestic Violence
Some effects of domestic violence are apparent, but more often than not, the invisible struggles linger the longest. These invisible...
Mandy Chitwood
- Jul 19, 2022
- 5 min
Outside Looking In: A Deeper Look Into the BIPOC Community
What does BIPOC mean? BIPOC is an umbrella term that stands for Black, Indigenous, & People Of Color. It is pronounced “bye-pock”. The...
Kimberly Valenta
- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
Strong Communities : Gun Violence Prevention
June is National Gun Violence Prevention month. During a time where our nation is being showered with news of gun related violence, and...
John Pfleiderer
- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
Reflections of Resilience
A Luncheon to recognize Advocates for Individuals and Families October 19, 2022 12 to 1:30 pm Glen Erin Golf Club, 1417 W. Airport Road,...
Jane Kelhod
- May 12, 2022
- 3 min
Male Survivors of Domestic Violence: They Do Exist!
By: Stephanie Hormig MSE “You can’t be a victim!” For many years DEFY has worked with male survivors of Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual...
John Pfleiderer
- Apr 27, 2022
- 2 min
Next Step Transitional Living Project
An initiative to help two generations by providing a range of services for homeless single parents with young children. The current...
John Pfleiderer
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
A Response to Homelessness in Rock County
“History should judge us by the differences we choose to make in the lives of especially vulnerable children.” Anonymous There is no...
Jane Kelhod
- Mar 8, 2022
- 4 min
Jealousy: Lessons To Learn
By: Erin Rybski What is jealousy? Jealousy is a defensive reaction to a perceived threat in a valued relationship. It arises from a...
Jane Kelhod
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
Teen Dating Violence
When Innocent Relationships Turn Sour February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is an unfortunate reality that...
Jane Kelhod
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
Human Trafficking: It is happening here!
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. So, we wanted to bring some education and awareness on the topic. Trafficking is an issue...
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