by nwaws | Jan 11, 2016 | Our Blog
Diana’s Story* Diana approached us after her husband was arrested. She had been married for several years and the abuse had been escalating from passive aggressive behavior to physical violence and threats of homicide. During this time she had lost her business and...
by nwaws | Jan 10, 2016 | Our Blog
(Above: Kay Harvey & Regina Gower look on as Julie Robins of White Wing Loft releases a dove at the Silent Witness Closing Ceremony) Since 2013, we have recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) in a special way by holding the Silent Witness...
by nwaws | Jan 5, 2016 | Our Blog
Our crisis line rings every day. Even on the holidays. Last year, our advocates and volunteers took a total of 1800 crisis calls. When compared to all the calls we answered, over 80% of our phone calls each day were from victims of violence or their families who are...
by nwaws | Mar 25, 2015 | Our Blog
When I was a child there was a murder-suicide in my neighborhood. Never once was it suggested that it might have been a result of domestic abuse. The topic was not even raised. Today, when such an event occurs domestic violence is considered as a possible cause....
