Pam Stern Braun, Quality Improvement Manager at SHALVA, and Debra Natenshon of DBN & Associates recently presented at the CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) Conference at the University of Illinois School…
“I started to doubt if what I was feeling was real or just in my head.” Does your partner say things that make you wonder if you are going crazy?…
The story of Chanukah is the story of resilience. The Greeks tried to conquer the Jewish people by destroying the temple, but the Macabees found a way to light the…
by Scott Tzinberg, Principal, Law Offices of Scott Tzinberg On September 6, 2022, the Cook County Domestic Violence Division expanded its availability in which one can request an emergency civil…
Ups and downs are a normal part of any relationship and how you handle disagreements can tell you a lot about your relationship. Ask yourself these questions: Who starts the…
As we approach the end of November, most thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, the best way to make a turkey and Aunt Marilyn’s best stuffing recipe. When I was asked to…
The SHALVA Community Education Team was very busy during Domestic Violence Awareness Month – we reached 500+ people! Here are some highlights: Observing Tashlich with a Relationship Reflection for the…
Throughout the year, SHALVA’s Community Education team connects with those living in or working with the Chicagoland Jewish community to enhance their understanding of what abuse looks like and how…
SHALVA clients and other survivors of domestic abuse are often told “no one will believe you.”. Those words have a silencing effect for those who are considering telling their story.…
At SHALVA, we often emphasize that if a relationship was abusive all the time, if someone was horrible to their partner from the beginning, it would be much easier for…
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