Oct 302 minHealing through Art workshop October is Domestic Violence Month and Family Services of So. Wisconsin’s DEFY Program is offering a Healing through Art workshop...
Oct 302 minCandlelight Vigil honors victims and survivorsCandlelight Vigil Sheds Light on the Darkness of Domestic Violence and honors victims and survivors Contact: Paige Allen, SARP Advocate...
Oct 302 minFamily Services of So. Wisconsin receives fundingFrom United Way Blackhawk Region NEWS RELEASE Contact: Kelsey Hood Christenson, President and CEO Phone:(608) 364-1083 Email:...
Dec 15, 20223 minWinter Holidays & the Remnants of Domestic ViolenceThe way you view a holiday will directly affect how you feel about it. This article will cover some ways to help make the holidays...
Sep 21, 20225 minRising Above: Hispanic & Latin Survivors of Domestic ViolenceHispanic and Latin survivors come have roots in different countries with similar values. Theirs is a story that isn't always told,...
Aug 16, 20224 minThe Unspoken Shadow: Mental Effects of Domestic ViolenceSome effects of domestic violence are apparent, but more often than not, the invisible struggles linger the longest. These invisible...
Jul 19, 20225 minOutside Looking In: A Deeper Look Into the BIPOC CommunityWhat does BIPOC mean? BIPOC is an umbrella term that stands for Black, Indigenous, & People Of Color. It is pronounced “bye-pock”. The...
Jun 13, 20223 minStrong Communities : Gun Violence PreventionJune is National Gun Violence Prevention month. During a time where our nation is being showered with news of gun related violence, and...
May 13, 20224 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,...
May 12, 20223 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...
Apr 27, 20222 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...
Mar 22, 20222 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...