Depp v. Heard: What Happens Next?
The news media frenzy around Depp v. Heard lawsuit has brought domestic abuse back into the spotlight and has been the topic of many conversations. The amount of money awarded…
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Facing Obstacles
Our 2022 luncheon speaker Stephanie Land, author of the memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive will be discussing the challenges she faced when she…
One Moms Story
This Mother’s Day, join us in celebrating the strong and compassionate moms who come to SHALVA seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Whether they choose to stay…
DV Expert Lundy Bancroft Sheds Light on Parenting Issues
Last week SHALVA welcomed back Lundy Bancroft for a Continuing Legal Education program :– Advocating for Survivors of Domestic Abuse on Parenting Issues. Here is one response he gave during…
It Takes a Team: Finding Freedom from Domestic Abuse
Judith* is no longer living with her abusive husband, but she needed support and reached out to SHALVA as she navigated both a Jewish and a civil divorce. It…
Words Matter at Ida Crown Jewish Academy
This month, SHALVA was honored to present to 9th and 10th grade students at Ida Crown Jewish Academy (ICJA) for their Chesed Day. Chesed is a Hebrew word that means…
Marching Forward!
Women’s History Month Is it any coincidence that March is Women’s History Month and Social Work Month? Throughout the month of March, we are celebrating women’s leadership in building a…
Talking to Teens About Dating Abuse
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to have a conversation with your teen or tween about the difference between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships. If…
New Gadgets May Encourage Stalking
Did you know that many abusers use stalking to intimidate and control their partners, and that 74% of those stalked by a former intimate partner reported abuse during the…
Empowering Jewish Couples to Maintain Healthy Relationships
While SHALVA supports Jewish women experiencing and healing from domestic abuse, we also work diligently to break the cycle of domestic abuse by teaching our community members and professionals about…
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