DefyBlog | Family Services

Human 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...

How To Prevent Teen Dating Violence

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...

Finding Healing Through Self-Care

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...

Spot These 4 Common Holiday Season Triggers

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

History 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...

How We Dismantle Domestic Abuse even through COVID-19

(Listen to the podcast interview here.) In this podcast interview, Defy’s Director, Kelsey Hood-Christenson, talks about COVID-19’s...

What is Domestic Abuse? / Part 1

The Real Definition of Domestic Abuse THE FALSE STORY IN PEOPLE’S HEADS ABOUT DOMESTIC ABUSE When I tell people I’m an advocate for...

Beloit Domestic Violence Survivor's Center to Rebrand

(The following is based on an article from Beloit Daily News) From old to new FROM "BELOIT DOMESTIC SURVIVOR'S CENTER" TO "DEFY DOMESTIC...

How to go from Heart-Struck to Heart-Strong

1. Move From Unstable to stable STABLE VS. A stable foundation allows you to build, to create, to design and dream. A stable foundation...