Raising Awareness: National Stalking Awareness Month and How You Can Help

Written by Between Friends’ Community and Professional Training Manager January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to recognize the prevalence and dangers of stalking and highlight resources and options that may be available to those who experience this frightening abuse tactic.    Stalking is defined by the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) as […]

Safety Planning with Immigrant Survivors

Written by Between Friends’ Community and Professional Training Manager Safety planning is an important process for all survivors of domestic violence (DV). Whether a person is planning to leave an abusive relationship, or they are planning to stay in the relationship but would like to explore ways to enhance their safety within their relationship, Between […]

Talking with kids about healthy relationships

Written by Between Friends’ Community and Professional Training Manager Talking with the young people and children in your life about healthy relationships, dating, sex, boundaries, consent, and their bodies can be intimidating and can feel uncomfortable or even controversial. Many of us fear that if we mention sex, we might encourage them to experiment and […]