Westside Domestic Violence Sevices and Shelter

Friends, this is truly great news! "Meehan-Maloney Measure Affirms Importance of Child Safety in Custody, Visitation Adjudications." Survivors know all too well... how the system fails them and their children. Due to the tireless commendable efforts of protective parents, victims rights advocates, and activists across the country, an important bill has been put forward in congress. We can all help it along by sharing, liking, tweeting, to let the public know we are in support of such imperative legislation to protect our children in all 50 states. Fondly, -Lundy Bancroft

Father’s Day message for New Partnersour Unsung Heroes. I'd like to give special recognition to the new partners of mothers who are survivors of domestic viole...nce. It is an incredibly difficult task to watch someone you love suffer, especially when the person causing the pain is the biological dad and the custody courts who more often than not, fail your partner and her children. Your part in the effort to stop violence against women and kids is crucial. I acknowledge how exceedingly difficult and painful it can be for you, and appreciate all you do. Your love, kindness, and patience gives children and your healing partner a great example of what a healthy male role model should be. You are special and appreciated. Happy Father’s Day. Lundy (I apologize for not re-posting this yesterday. It's just as true today as any other. Hope you were surrounded with all the people you love.)

Lundy Bancroft, notably one of the most influential experts in the field of domestic violence and child maltreatment, can now be delivered to your desktop or sm...art device! YOUR AWAKENING BEGINS: Lundy will take you on a journey that teaches women and their helpers everything you need to know about understanding a partner who is controlling or abusive, and figure out how to unhook from all that he is doing. A RESPECTED AND BELOVED TEACHER: Throughout his impressive career of nearly 30 years in the field, Lundy has presented to over 400 audiences worldwide on strategies to better assist abused women and their children. CLARITY, HEALING & HOPE: If you are in a relationship where you feel confused, controlled, or abused, the insights you will gain from Lundy's series of presentations will take you on the path to regaining control of your mind, spirit, and life. TRAINING: To better understand the needs of victims, this webinar series is a vital educational tool for professionals, including: domestic violence educators; law enforcement; family law attorneys; judges; prosecutors; counselors; and public officials. DISCOVER: How an abuser is produced; how his control works; strategies for keeping him from causing you confusion and self-doubt; early warning signs; how to avoid getting into an abusive relationship again; and MUCH, MUCH, MORE! BE A HERO TO SOMEONE IN NEED: Learn all you can on how to spot abuser tactics, support victims in crisis, and hold abusers accountable for the crimes they are committing against women and children in our greater community. This 4 hour video series is yours for $59! To learn more, or to purchase this series, click on the video trailer below, or visit: www.lundybancroft.com

I've just finished a manual for splitting time (co-counseling), called, "The Healing Partnership," and it's available free at PeakLivingNetwork.wordpress.com/readings where you can also find the first chapter of the book I'm currently writing, "The Joyous Recovery."

We can all use our voices to change beliefs that contribute to sexual assault.