SHALVA is proud to be a member of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV). Chloé McMurray, Chief Capacity Building Officer, recently interviewed Viki Rivkin, Outreach and Education Legal Liaison…
When we think of abusive relationships, we often envision physical violence, scars, and bruises, or controlling behaviors. There is, however, another insidious method of abuse that remains hidden at the…
Domestic abuse is a complex problem that is often misunderstood, leading to survivors feeling trapped and alone. To shed light on this critical issue, SHALVA hosted Lundy Bancroft, a bestselling…
Trauma is the imprint left by a traumatic experience on the mind, brain and body. It impacts not only those who are directly affected by it, but also leaves traces…
The trauma from an abusive relationship impacts more than one person; it ripples out to family, friends, and the entire community. Even when we don’t know what is happening behind…
Preventing domestic abuse is a core value of SHALVA. Our outreach programs empower friends and family to know what to say if they think someone is being abused by their…
Negotiating with Difficult Parties: Strategies for Working with Narcissists and Those who Abuse was an information-packed presentation juxtaposing sound negotiation practices with traits and characteristics of both narcissists and abusers.…
A Sheitel Macher’s Journey in Empowering Abuse Survivors I have been honored to be the SHALVA Orthodox Outreach Coordinator for close to 9 years. I have also been a Sheitel Macher,…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is just as important as physical health. You wouldn’t skip brushing your teeth, so don’t skip these brain boosters from our SHALVA…
It is difficult to believe that someone you love would purposefully try to control, manipulate, and perhaps even hurt you. It is easier to believe you are codependent, that you…
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