Firearms in the home: Protecting children from gun violence this summer


June 6, 2023
A mother and her child eating ice cream at the park.

Gun Violence in the United States Gun violence is a pressing issue in American society, impacting communities, families, and individuals across the nation. While much attention is often focused on […]

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The causes and effects of violence on the AAPI community


May 19, 2023
AAPI Heritage Month

As you may know, May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this month, as well as year-round, we want to honor and celebrate those who identify as […]

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Planet SAFE provides secure visitation and exchanges for families


May 19, 2023
Planet SAFE logo

As we celebrate 10 years of Planet SAFE, we look to clients to see the impact that the work has. One client was kind enough to share her experience with […]

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The link between abuse and children’s mental health


May 4, 2023

The first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week and May 6 is Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Day. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Although it may […]

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Healthy parenting begins at Strong Start: Avery’s story


April 14, 2023

Avery is a new mother at a young age. She was in an abusive relationship that spanned throughout her teenage years with her child’s father. She is a survivor of […]

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Expect Respect dissemination project lands successfully in Chicago


March 23, 2023

Expect Respect is proud to partner with Between Friends based out of Chicago, IL as they work toward incorporating tools and strategies from the Expect Respect program into their teen […]

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Foster and Adopt program provides loving home for siblings


March 17, 2023

Three years ago, Liam and Molly came into our foster program after witnessing domestic violence between their biological parents. This was the second time Liam was in care. Both children […]

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SAFE’s shelter provides safety for unhoused survivors


February 17, 2023

Olivia* had been struggling with homelessness and found herself living in a tent downtown. Unfortunately, being in this environment put her in a position in which her safety was compromised. […]

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Teen Parent Program provides young parents with a safe space


January 17, 2023
young mother holding young son

Ashley* never wanted her son to experience a childhood like hers – plagued by abuse, absent parents, and drug use. When she got pregnant at a young age, she was […]

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Expect Respect expansion project continues in Houston


January 3, 2023
A group of people, some sitting and some standing.

Expect Respect is proud to partner with Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) based out of Houston, Texas on the Expect Respect dissemination project. HCDVCC is 1 of 4 […]

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