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Celebrating 40 Years of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) 

A Message from Amy Sánchez, CEO of the Battered Women's Justice Project  This October, we proudly celebrate 40 years of…

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Why We Stayed Series

By Patrice Tillery and Veronica Thomas This 3-part Survivor Story Series by Patrice Tillery and Veronica Thomas explores the complex…

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Part 3: Why We Left: The Breaking Point & Finding the Strength to Finally Leave

Why We Stayed Series  (Some identifying information such as names, dates, and locations have been redacted to protect the identities…

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Part 2: Why We Stayed: The Struggle with Hope, Identity and Courage

Why We Stayed Series  (Some identifying information such as names, dates, and locations have been redacted to protect the identities…

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Part 1: Why We Stayed: Unveiling the Invisible Barriers to Escaping Abuse 

Why We Stayed Series  (Some identifying information such as names, dates, and locations have been redacted to protect the identities…

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Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series 

"Things Survivors Wish You Knew" is a heartfelt and empowering series, rooted in the voices of survivors of gender-based violence.…

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Part 7: Things I Wish I Knew: Some Notes from a Survivor’s Perspective 

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery As we close out this series, we wanted to end with…

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Part 6: Remember, It Is Not My Fault  

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery In addressing the pervasive issue of gender-based violence, it is crucial…

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Part 5: Be Patient  

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery Today's Things Survivors Wish You Knew topic is patience. Patience is…

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Part 4: Understanding the Impact of Trauma  

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery Understanding trauma in abuse victims is crucial for providing adequate support…

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