Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery As we close out this series, we wanted to end with a note directly from a survivor. There are many things we have shared this month about common themes that survivors of gender-based violence express that they wish their loved ones knew. As an intentionally survivor-centered […]
Read More… from Part 7: Things I Wish I Knew: Some Notes from a Survivor’s Perspective
Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery In addressing the pervasive issue of gender-based violence, it is crucial to recognize and combat the all-too-common phenomenon of victim blaming. Unfortunately, victims are often wrongly held responsible for the abuse they endure, perpetuating harmful myths and misconceptions within society. It is essential to debunk these […]
Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery Today’s Things Survivors Wish You Knew topic is patience. Patience is the ability to remain calm and tolerant in facing difficulties, adversity, or delays without becoming frustrated or upset. It entails the capacity to endure or wait calmly for something, demonstrating understanding and tolerance toward situations […]
Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery Understanding trauma in abuse victims is crucial for providing adequate support and care. Trauma can alter how individuals perceive and respond to the world around them and often leaves enduring emotional and psychological scars. Survivors of abuse may exhibit a range of responses to their trauma, […]
Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery The topic for this portion of the series is arguably one of the most challenging parts of supporting survivors. After actively listening and learning about the trauma and abuse occurring in a survivor’s life, it’s hard not to step in, share our beliefs, or tell the […]
Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery During challenging times, we rely on hope to bring light when we perceive darkness surrounding us. BWJP invites you to join us in generating the hope that lights the way to safety and healing for gender-based violence survivors. Throughout this series, we will share survivor stories […]
Read More… from Part 2: Believe Survivors, Listen to them, Don’t Pressure Them
Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery As a survivor-centered organization, BWJP approaches its work from the survivors’ perspective. From this focus, we created our Gift Justice 2023 holiday campaign, focusing on Things Survivors Wish You Knew. We had such a positive reaction to this campaign that we decided to use it to […]
Read More… from Part 1: Empower H.E.R. Stories of Hope, Equality, and Resilience
By Amalfi Parker Elder, Esq., Director, National Center on Reimagining CCR BWJP is excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the historic enactment of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994. VAWA’s passage represented Congress’ recognition of the pandemic of gender-based violence, and the decades-long efforts of survivors and advocates to advance safety and […]
Read More… from VAWA at 30: BWJP’s Role in Evolving Responses to Gender-Based Violence
By Lumarie Orozco, MA, Project Director, Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP) Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the United States that recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino individuals and communities to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. It is observed from September 15 to October 15. The […]
Read More… from Latin@ Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together
Rachel Barkley (they/she) recently graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and took the New York Bar Exam. Prior to law school, Rachel received their Master of Business Administration in Music Business from Southern New Hampshire University and Berklee College of Music and their Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting from Albright College. At Cardozo, […]
