Illinois Salon Professionals CE Training
Calling all licensed cosmetologists, cosmetology teachers, estheticians, esthetic teachers, hair braiders, hair braiding teachers, nail technicians, and nail technology teachers. Did you know that in order to renew your state license the first time, you will need one hour of domestic violence training? Between Friends is here for it! We will be offering a state approved training next week for you. […]
Reproductive Abuse Is Sexual Violence—Let’s Call It What It Is
Written by: Susan, Community & Professional Training Manager April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We know that sexual violence is an abuse tactic often used within domestic violence relationships, but we would like to explore more deeply a specific form of sexual violence that is very common but rarely spoken about… Reproductive Abuse. What is […]
From Agonizing to Organizing: Finding Power in Community
Written by: Susan, Community & Professional Training Manager The other day I saw a t-shirt with these words: “Don’t agonize…organize!” There are a lot of realities (like the prevalence of gender-based violence) that feel overwhelming and can quickly lead to agonizing…to anxiety and fear…to isolation…rage and hostility…distrust. It is natural to feel powerless in the face […]
Teen Dating Violence and the Harm of Public Speculation: Supporting Survivors in a Culture of Doubt
Written by Between Friends’ Community and Professional Training Manager February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the prevalence of dating violence among adolescents and look at some of the ways we can support them! One in three adolescents experience dating violence, and the abuse they experience follows very similar patterns […]
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 […]
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