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,...

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...

An initiative to help two generations by providing a range of services for homeless single parents with young children. The current...

“History should judge us by the differences we choose to make in the lives of especially vulnerable children.” Anonymous There is no...

Walgreens Launches a 90 Day Capability for Customers to Donate Walgreens Cash Rewards to Family Services for Local Charities.

By: Erin Rybski What is jealousy? Jealousy is a defensive reaction to a perceived threat in a valued relationship. It arises from a...

When Innocent Relationships Turn Sour February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is an unfortunate reality that...

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. So, we wanted to bring some education and awareness on the topic. Trafficking is an issue...

Written by Erin Horin, Cara Rhienschmidt and Betsy Whalen Feeling Lonely during the Holidays? We’ve got you covered! Know that you are...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While we consistently raise awareness throughout the year, we want to focus on what we as a...

Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence & Suicide By: Kimberly Valenta September is Suicide Awareness Month. It is recognized...

Secondary Trauma l Effects of Witnessing Domestic Violence By: Mandy Chitwood Have you or someone you know ever witnessed an act of...

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...

Break the stigma | Mental health awareness month 2021 Just like good physical health, good mental health is important at every stage of...

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...

Human trafficking is one of the most significant human rights abuses in current society. So, what is human trafficking? What are the...

Have you ever been a part of an unhealthy relationship? Maybe you say no, maybe you are unsure, that is completely normal. There are many...

It’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...

and learn 4 strategies to navigate through them The holiday season is often seen as full of joy, peace, and happiness. Moods and emotions...

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...