Gail’s Story: Technology Abuse and Cell Phone Safety
When Gail got divorced from Michael, she wisely got a new cell phone, switched carriers and changed all her passwords. Since she still needs to communicate with Michael about the…
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Illinois Announces Address Confidentiality Program
“… The Illinois Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) will serve as a tool for survivors of domestic violence to consider when developing a safety plan in partnership with an advocate. The…
Insights ~ October 2019
Speak Up! – Barbara Siegel, Clinical Director October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, providing an important opportunity to speak openly and honestly about intimate partner abuse happening in our community.…
Insights ~ September 2019
A New Year and a New Beginning The High Holidays are a time of reflection and renewal. Because of your support, clients like Jan* can come to SHALVA and find…
Insights ~ August 2019
Back to School It’s “Back to School” time; store shelves are filled with notebooks, pens and backpacks. Kids may be excited to see their friends and meet their teachers, or…
Insights ~ July 2019
Call to Action! Many luncheon attendees asked what they could do to make a difference for domestic violence survivors. Our luncheon speaker, Caroline Bettinger-López, suggests the following: Contact your…
Insights ~ May 2019
Donor Spotlight: Tracy Zirin Tracy Zirin proudly supports SHALVA and is passionate about providing domestic violence education and a safe, confidential place for survivors to receive specialized care. She recently…
Sexting, Revenge Porn and Cyberstalking: The Intersection of Technology and Domestic Abuse
Thank you to all who attended our Continuing Legal Education program on April 23, 2019 at The John Marshall Law School. If you have any additional feedback on the program,…
Insights ~ April 2019
Sexting, Revenge Porn and Cyber-bullying The use of technology in domestic abuse is an emerging trend, with phones, tablets, computers, social networking websites and the “internet of things” all available…
Insights ~ March 2019
Masking Abuse Purim is the holiday full of noisy celebration, a time when we dress in masks and costumes. At SHALVA, we see clients who wear a mask, hiding their…