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Another fine example of connections and collaboration :)
Using video games to help prevent domestic violence: In Development at Champlain College: a Video Game to Help Prevent Domestic Violence By Jill Laster A team at Champlain College wants to educate boys about the effects of violence against women. So they are creating a product using two things that appeal to their target audience:…
Read MoreAs much illness and death as cancer
Sexual, physical, and psychological violence cause as much illness and death among women ages 15-44 as cancer. -Executive Summary, 2003 This is an impressive statistic. We all know someone who has had cancer. In fact, we could probably name upwards of two dozen people we know who have had cancer, even those small, localized skin…
Read MoreVoices of Survivors…
One of the most difficult aspects of what we do is that all too often we never get a chance to find out what happens to our clients. We see them in the midst of crisis but unlike in the movies the ending is not rolled up nicely and packaged in a two hour time…
Read MoreCalling a few good men…
In honor of Father’s Day, and with the knowledge of how important good Father’s are. HOPE Center wanted to give you the opportunity to step up to the plate and take the pledge, or honor a man in your life that lives up to the pledge against violence. The Family Violence Prevention Fund has sponsored…
Read MoreA New Normal for the State’s Non-Profits…
A new normal for the state’s nonprofits Minnesota charitable organizations on the fault line: looking for how to bridge the sustainability gap. By DANIEL JOHNSON Last update: June 13, 2010 – 3:57 PM An interesting article on the current situation of the state’s non-profits. http://www.startribune.com/business/96179854.html?page=1&c=y What are your thoughts?
Read MoreEconomic downturn complicates and intensifies safety issues in domestic violence cases, Senate panel told
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Read MoreThe Numbers Are In!
We just completed the Midyear Report and for a small staff we have been busy! From October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 Total Safeline Calls: 396 In our Domestic Violence Program: Primary Adults: 270 Primary Children/Youth: 28 In our Sexual Assault Program: Primary Victims: 42 Secondary Victims: 26 Criminal Justice Intervention service numbers: New…
Read MoreA busy day!
Yesterday was a busy day for HOPE Center and its board members! In the morning we made the case for our United Way funding from Faribault. We were excited that board member Gary Lazarz came to talk about the importance of having men be involved with HOPE Center. It is always nice to be able…
Read MoreNot in our town?
Not in our town? I was fortunate enough to be chosen to attend a week-long Community Leadership training put on by the Blandin Foundation. The Blandin foundation’s mission is: “To strengthen communities in rural Minnesota,” by providing community leadership training opportunities (Blandin Foundation). As a social worker, I attended to seek ways to enrich my…
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