Tag Archive: #domesticviolence

Have You Seen the Domestic Abuse Awareness Ribbons on Campus?

In honor of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Our Lady of the Wayside’s Domestic Abuse Ministry, headed by Kathy O’Neill, got busy applying purple ribbons to 50 trees on campus. Kathy [joyously] mentioned four new ministry volunteers showed the love by [read more...]

Indicators of an Unhealthy or Abusive Relationship

Healthy relationships are not perfect, but healthy relationships make both people feel respected, supported and safe problems can be safely addressed and conflict and disagreement can lead to productive change Cultivating and maintaining healthy relationships involves intentional effort, self-reflection, and [read more...]

Domestic Violence Seminar

An informal seminar on Domestic Violence will be given at  Holy Archangels Parish DVOM in the basement of St. Hubert Church (729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates) on Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm The seminar will include speakers, [read more...]

Fr. Charles Dahm to Preach on Domestic Violence

Fr. Charles Dahm, OP will be preaching about domestic violence and our need to respond to it in a compassionate way at all our weekend Masses on September 14 and 15. Father Dahm has preached at 185 parishes in the [read more...]

7 Ways to Support a Domestic Violence Survivor

Acts of domestic violence occur every day, mostly behind closed doors. Nicole Glaser, manager of Aurora Sinai Medical Center’s healing and advocacy services, shares how you can support someone you know. 1) Learn the warning signs Physical: Look for black [read more...]

How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship

In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s important to know the signs of abuse and steps a person can take to help a loved one in need. “Most people want to know what to say to a friend, co-worker [read more...]

Domestic Violence Awareness: In Our Neighborhood Presentation

IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PRESENTATION Presented by local experts Abigail Backer, MSW, Holly Lichtman, LCSW, and Shelley Welch. Come learn what they see, what they do, and what WE can do locally! Monday, October 17th 7-8pm at McDonnell Hall Our Lady [read more...]

WINGS Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month

According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), Everyone Knows Some one who has experienced domestic violence. With statistics like the following from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), it is hard to dispute that statement. 1 [read more...]

Learn About Domestic Violence

BECOME AWARE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE which affects 1 in 3 women in the U.S. and FIND OUT WHAT A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP LOOKS LIKE Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:00–12:30 St. Hubert Parish Basement 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates Speakers will be: [read more...]

Join the Rally Against Domestic Violence

Join us as we unite hands of different churches, denominations and backgrounds as we RALLY, WALK & STAND in prayer saying NO to Domestic Violence! Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9 am-11 am at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 9047 S. [read more...]