Tag Archives: Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Understanding the Impact and Finding Help

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner every minute, which is more than 12 million women and men in the United States during a single year. And the Texas Council on Family Violence reported that last year, there …

Emotional Wellness after Domestic Violence

The Effects Of Domestic Violence

by Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate Emotional Wellness is defined as properly coping with life and developing healthy relationships. October is recognized as the month to monitor your emotional health and check on your loved ones. The pandemic has emotionally changed us in ways most of us may never recover from. To social injustices then food …

Know the Warning Signs: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Teen Dating Violence Awareness

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. We spoke with a Legacy provider – who screens for teen dating violence during her visits – about what signs to look for. By Barrett White   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Nearly 1 in 11 female and approximately 1 in 14 …