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Since the pandemic, Lynne’s children require her constant attention. They want her to sit with them during remote school lessons and entertain them the rest of the day since they…

Recently, SHALVA partnered with ReCAST (Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma) to train faith leaders in Chicago to support survivors of domestic abuse and break the cycle of violence…

excerpt from Annual Luncheon speech by Barbara Siegel, Clinical Director   Our clients are remarkable women – smart, resourceful and resilient. They come from many different backgrounds and experience all…

Thanks to an anonymous donor, Jordyn Scorpio is creating a prevention program for young couples in committed relationships, with the goal of providing them a strong foundation for a lifelong…

SHALVA’s guiding principle, to take action by helping and supporting others in the face of harm, is rooted in Jewish values. Coercion, cruelty, power and control over an individual are…

For those who are lucky enough to be physically healthy and in a healthy relationship, you’re probably being reminded of (and being tested on!) the importance of maintaining core relationship…

Co-parenting with an abusive former partner always presents challenges, even during the best of times. But now, with a pandemic and stay-at-home orders, job losses and financial uncertainty, co-parenting has…

Jane was sure that the stress of her divorce, which was further delayed by COVID-19 and social distancing in the courts, was causing her to be overly worried and distrustful.…