“… 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network and the community of domestic violence service providers extend our sympathy to the…