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New Data Shows Trauma and Systemic Inequities as Root Causes of Domestic Violence

November 4, 2023

The Asha Project’s new “Saving Our Sisters and Saving Ourselves (SOS)” campaign aims to decrease violence among Black women and offering trauma informed support MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The City of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Saving Our Sisters and Saving Ourselves, The Asha Project, Trauma Informed Care

Have You Experienced Trauma In Your Life? We Are Here To Help.

November 4, 2023

Take the next steps at ashafamilyservices.org … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Domestic Abuse, The Asha Project, Trauma Informed Care

Love Without Violence Conference Seeks to Empower Domestic Abuse Survivors

October 21, 2023

By Karen Stokes Milwaukee’s 5th Annual Love Without Violence Conference held on October 19-20 kicked off National Domestic Awareness Month. Survivors, advocates, and family violence organizations … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Karen Stokes, Love Without Violence Conference, Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Office of Community Wellness and Safety, Office of Violence Prevention

Milwaukee More Dangerous for Women of Color, New Data Shows

August 4, 2023

By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Carmen Pitre, Devin Blake, Domestic Abuse, Homicides

Places in Milwaukee Where you can Find Help for Domestic Violence

May 20, 2023

By Edgar Mendez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Edgar Mendez

Brooke Shawver Shares Her Gun Survivor Story

August 4, 2018

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Brooke Shawver is no stranger to gun violence. As a child and later a young woman, two pivotal moments, each involving a gun, happened to her. These experiences have come to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Brooke Shawver, Domestic Abuse, Gun Violence, Khary Penebaker

Asha Family Services Reborn as The Asha Project

May 20, 2017

By Dylan Deprey It was a sad day in late 2016, as Asha Family Services had closed its doors due to a lack of funding. Over thirty years Asha Family Services had specialized in culturally … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Antonia Drew Vann, Asha Family Services, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dylan Deprey, Sex Trafficking, Shawn Muhammed, The, The Asha Project

Black Women Face Increased Violence, Domestic Abuse

October 3, 2015

By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) Black women were murdered at more than double the rate of White women in 2012 and almost all (92 percent) of these women knew … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Homicide, Jazelle Hunt, Sexual Violence

Mentoring, Counseling, Domestic Abuse Counseling Services

January 10, 2015

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Popular Interests In This Article: Counseling, Domestic Abuse

Milwaukee Agency Aims to Help People to Make Better Life Choices

December 13, 2014

By Karen Stokes Rhonda Armon-Bent has spent years working in various positions with area agencies. Six years ago, she created her own organization to counsel people in the community through the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: AODA, Domestic Abuse, Karen Stokes, Mental Illness, Power of Change, Rhonda Armon-Bent

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