According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at some point during their lifetimes. At least 5 million acts of domestic violence occur annually to women aged 18 years and older, with over 3 million involving men (Huecker & Smock, 2020).

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and need additional help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline Number at 800-799-7233 or SMS: Text START to 88788 or connect via the link https://www.thehotline.org/

Additional resources and information related to domestic violence can be found at https://ncadv.org/

I’ll ask the question again: Have you had an open, transparent, and honest conversation with your family, friends, colleagues, and employers about domestic violence? The time is now to #SpeakUp

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Get Up! Get Dressed! Be intentional about your date night!

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The Elephant in the Room–the topic that’s often avoided, but absolutely necessary to discuss–Domestic Violence. “Nearly 1.5 million high school students in the United States are physically abused by dating partners every year” (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence). A relevant topic of discussion at The Elephant in the Room Teen Workshop was domestic violence to help young ladies understand the impact domestic violence has on teenage and college student relationships.

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THEY—They are Here to Elevate You

WHO—Watch How I Overcome

When we hear the words “They Said…,” our typical first response is “Who said…?” Yet, nobody actually knows who the “they” are that’s being referred to in the conversation. Breaking down the “THEY” and “WHO” at the Who Said workshop, allowed us to see these words in a different way when someone comes to us with words that do not align with who we are.

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

God knows the exact route we need to take to get us to our destination. When we choose to go a different route or quit before it’s time, we oftentimes have missed opportunities and may have to start over again. Stay on course and continue to seek His guidance.

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