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Substance use coercion happens when a partner uses substance use to control someone, from pressuring them to use to blocking treatment.

AMERSAtalks Episode 2 offers a podcast and ECHO toolkit to help providers respond: amersa.org/project/episode-2-substance-use-coercion

#DVAM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! #SpreadLoveDC defines DV as: “A pattern of coercive and abusive behaviors used by an individual to gain or maintain power and control over another person in an intimate, dating, or formerly dating, family relationship, or a caregiver.” #DVAM

Join us at the Week Without Violence Block Party in Pottstown. Dr. Paone will have a table, so stop by to say hello and learn about Unbroken
Saturday October 24 11 AM to 3 PM
315 King St., Pottstown, PA
#WeekWithoutViolence #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #Pottstown #Unbroken#NarcissticAbuse

Abuse often begins long before it becomes physical. Recognizing early red flags can save lives and prevent harm. Learn more about the warning signs here: https://www.peacefromdv.org/identify-abuse/warning-signs

#31DaysofDVAM #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVSSP #PeacefromDV #DVAM

💜October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Abuse takes many forms—physical, verbal, and emotional. Everyone deserves to feel safe and loved.
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#DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwareness #mdzladycreations #BreakTheSilence #selflove

💜 Do you know a teen who is passionate about making a difference, has great ideas, or wants to get more involved? Encourage them to check out Sarah’s Inn’s Youth Committee!

Follow @inn.the.know on Instagram to learn more and stay connected!

#sarahs_inn #togetherstrong #dvam

You can wound or kill a soul by many means—the lack of physical scars does not mean abuse is not occurring.

#DVAM #Every1KnowsSome1

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Advisory Board member Andra Litton speaks with KTSM about the importance of talking to teens about healthy relationships.

www.ktsm.com/news/jennife...

#nonprofit #PublicHealth #ViolencePrevention #DVAM

Survivors entering shelter often arrive with little more than the clothes they’re wearing. You can help provide comfort and stability by donating everyday essentials. 💜 Check out our Wish Lists here: https://www.peacefromdv.org/get-involved/wish-list
#31DaysofAction #DVAM

Familicide happens about once every five days in the U.S. Threats to kill should always be taken seriously. 💜

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#DVAM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM!
Check out resources from @endingdvinca.bsky.social and the National Resource Center on DV throughout #DVAM to join in the work to prevent and end domestic violence across CA and the country!

#CPEDV ➡️ cpedv.org/
#NRCDV ➡️ nrcdv.org/

about someone in their life.

You do not have to have everything figured out before you call. Our team can listen, help talk through what is happening, and connect callers with support, resources, and options.

#sarahs_inn #togetherstrong #dvam

💜 October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.
The ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Section stands with survivors and those working to create safer communities.

Break the silence. Support survivors. Advance justice.

#DVAM #EndDomesticViolence #ABACRSJ

Violence behind closed doors is not an “out there” problem. It exists within the body of Christ.

God speaks against abuse, and He protects the abused. So must His church if she is to be like Him.

#DVAM #Every1KnowsSome1

Everyone deserves a relationship where they feel respected, supported, and safe. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜, learn what a positive relationship and healthy communication should look like: https://ow.ly/m5tc50ZPf7O #DVAM National Coalition for Sexual Health

As news unfolds from Cornell to Epstein files, know that a different future is possible: One in which we each view violence against girls/women as *our* issue and take action. To explore your self-interest, check out Every 90 Seconds (even literally from this #Waukegan Public Library, IL!). #DVAM