Federal VAWA update…the time to act is now.
We expect the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 1620) to be voted on tomorrow, March 17, on the floor next week for a vote in the United…
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Honoring Their Legacy
Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz and Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski brought the issue of domestic violence in the Orthodox community to light, and in doing so, saved the lives and impacted…
Legislative Update
The Illinois House and Senate started a new session last week with the introduction of over 1000 bills. Here are a few bills that will impact survivors of domestic abuse:…
How to Talk to Your Teen (When You are Always Together)
We have been spending more family time together during the pandemic, but are we having real conversations? February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to…
Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat gives us the opportunity to close each week with gratitude for our most important personal relationships. Our Healthy Relationships Shabbat Guide, written in collaboration with OneTable, will give you…
COVID-19 and Domestic Abuse Resources
Parenting During Shelter in Place Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Seven Guidelines For Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic Orders of Protection During…
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Lynne Benefits from Self Care
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…
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…
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.…