Welcome to the first blog in our Stay Safe series. Each blog will cover a different way people living through intimate partner violence can keep themselves safe. Our first topic is digital security. The internet is a powerful thing. For … Read More
Of full-time employees, 1 in 5 have experienced or are actively experiencing domestic violence, which comes in many forms including psychological, emotional, financial, spiritual, physical and sexual. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that domestic violence costs the … Read More
Human trafficking is often referred to as a “hidden crime” because most of us don’t know it when we see it. But the fact is that human trafficking exists in every country, including the US. It exists in every type … Read More
Absolutely not. In a 2015 survey by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, survivors said they were worried that calling the police might result in their information not being kept private and that they would be unfairly judged or stereotyped. Survivors … Read More
If you think it may be time to leave a violent or potentially violent relationship, trust that instinct. Give us a call or visit to get set up with a Navigator. Every situation and every process of leaving is unique and … Read More
Deciding that you need to leave a domestic violence situation is difficult enough. Knowing what kind of help is available and where to find it can be overwhelming and may even feel impossible at times. That is why The Family … Read More
Marital rape or spousal rape is non-consensual sex in which the victim is legally married to the perpetrator. It is a form of partner rape, intimate partner violence and sexual abuse. Marital rape can be committed by either partner and … Read More
Making the decision to seek help when caught in a violent relationship can be one of the hardest decisions in someone’s life. At the Greene County Family Justice Center, we strive to make it as easy as possible for anyone … Read More
Intimate partner violence or domestic violence occurs when one partner in a close relationship exerts a disproportionate amount of control over their partner. It is a purposeful and continuous effort of one person exerting power and control. Perpetrators can be … Read More
In setting out to address the increasing number of domestic assaults, the first step taken in 2012 was assembling a group of 20 governmental and nonprofit agencies to form the Family Violence Task Force. By 2014 the group began researching … Read More