John PfleidererMay 134 minReflections 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 KelhodMay 123 minMale 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 PfleidererApr 272 minNext Step Transitional Living ProjectAn initiative to help two generations by providing a range of services for homeless single parents with young children. The current...
John PfleidererMar 222 minA 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 KelhodMar 101 minWalgreens Donates to Family Services for Local CharitiesWalgreens Launches a 90 Day Capability for Customers to Donate Walgreens Cash Rewards to Family Services for Local Charities.
Jane KelhodMar 84 minJealousy: Lessons To LearnBy: Erin Rybski What is jealousy? Jealousy is a defensive reaction to a perceived threat in a valued relationship. It arises from a...
Jane KelhodFeb 83 minTeen Dating ViolenceWhen Innocent Relationships Turn Sour February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is an unfortunate reality that...
Jane KelhodJan 102 minHuman 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...
Cara RheinschmidtDec 1, 20213 minHome for the HolidaysWritten by Erin Horin, Cara Rhienschmidt and Betsy Whalen Feeling Lonely during the Holidays? We’ve got you covered! Know that you are...
Cara RheinschmidtOct 18, 20213 minWhat It Means to Be a Domestic Violence AllyOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While we consistently raise awareness throughout the year, we want to focus on what we as a...
Kimberly ValentaSep 14, 20214 minTo Feel SomethingDomestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence & Suicide By: Kimberly Valenta September is Suicide Awareness Month. It is recognized...
Jane KelhodAug 16, 20214 minTrauma Through a Child's EyesSecondary Trauma l Effects of Witnessing Domestic Violence By: Mandy Chitwood Have you or someone you know ever witnessed an act of...
Jane KelhodJun 14, 20214 minI See You! Do You See Me?In college I met a girl named Robin. From a young age people called her “Birdy”. She hated being called Birdy. It made her feel...
Mandy Chitwood May 26, 20216 minYOU ARE NOT ALONE Break the stigma | Mental health awareness month 2021 Just like good physical health, good mental health is important at every stage of...
Kimberly Lizan LorenzApr 12, 20218 minSee How to Heal from Sexual Assault Have you ever been affected by sexual assault or know someone who has? In many cases, it can be traumatizing and demeaning to those who...
Hadlie KellyMar 16, 20216 minHuman Trafficking: Understanding and Prevention Human trafficking is one of the most significant human rights abuses in current society. So, what is human trafficking? What are the...
Hadlie KellyFeb 15, 20217 minHow To Prevent Teen Dating ViolenceHave you ever been a part of an unhealthy relationship? Maybe you say no, maybe you are unsure, that is completely normal. There are many...
Lauryn MeglicJan 11, 20214 minFinding Healing Through Self-CareIt’s no secret that all of us at some point have been worn out, exhausted, and drained. But what is surprising is how some people after...
Taylore MartinDec 15, 20204 minSpot These 4 Common Holiday Season Triggersand learn 4 strategies to navigate through them The holiday season is often seen as full of joy, peace, and happiness. Moods and emotions...
Mandy Chitwood Nov 17, 20207 minHistory of Defy Domestic Abuse Beloit Take a moment to learn more about our program’s history DEFY THEN: RESPONDING TO THE COMMUNITY Tracing our roots back to the late 1970’s...