You Are Building Resilient Communities
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…
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Self-Forgiveness Meditation
Women who come to SHALVA almost always blame themselves for being in an abusive relationship. In order to heal and restore their sense of self, they need to forgive themselves.…
COVID Coping Through Counseling
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…
Building Healthy Relationships
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…
A Time to Join Together
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…
We Need Your Thoughts
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 COVID-19
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…
Stuck at Home But Being Followed?
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.…
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.…
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