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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is over ... but that doesn't mean you have to wait for February of next year to address the issue. Be sure and talk to your teen about dating violence all year long. It might be a little uncomfortable at first, but knowing what a healthy relationship does and does not look like is important 365 days a year!

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Domestic violence is a red flag for homelessness." The link between domestic violence and homelessness is huge! CORA's safe houses and transitional housing program address potential homelessness at a critical point.... https://www.calhealthreport.org//housing-crucial-missing-/

Up for a little poetry on a Thursday afternoon? Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Natasha Trethewey has first-hand knowledge of the devastating impact of domestic violence in the home. She has said, "I have lived in the aftermath of losing my mother for thirty-one years. Carrying that grief, that wound, is one of the reasons I am a poet.

CORA Fireside Chat, November 3, 2020 - Its an Election Day Fireside Chat. Get out there and vote! And remember that no matter the outcome, our community remains strong, connected and willing to help each other. ... If you're feeling that love and want to help, why not make your #GivingTuesday gift now. Hey, we vote early, so why not give early! Visit www.corasupport.org/givingtuesday and donate and your gift will go toward the December 1st Giving Tuesday goal.

It's Election Day. When you go into the voting booth, you are letting your voice be heard! Please remember that your voice can be used to lift up those in need, including survivors of domestic violence. Participate, vote, and help.

Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 1st. But you don't have to wait until then to make a difference! Donate via this link and your gift will go toward the Giving Tuesday goal!... https://www.corasupport.org/givingtuesday/

Domestic Violence ACTION Month is almost over which brings us to the most important tip yet: Stay committed to addressing domestic violence all year long! Abuse doesn’t take part of the year off. Just because there won’t be purple ribbons a whole month of posts on social media talking about it doesn’t mean there aren’t countless people in our lives living with intimate partner abuse on a daily basis.... Stay committed to taking action throughout the year. Maybe start small. Put a reminder in your calendar to do one of the actions you learned about once a month for all twelve months of 2021. That committed, year-long action will have a huge effect!

Normally during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CORA has the Voices Not Forgotten gathering. It's a small, intimate, somber moment with the community to remember those who've lost their lives to domestic violence, to grieve those losses and remind ourselves that the work CORA does has the highest stakes. Because of COVID-19, this year we were not able to gather for this important event. While the staff has taken time in their own way to remember, grieve, weep and renew the...ir commitment, there was still something missing ... that moment with the community when we acknowledge our collective loss. So, this year we'll be doing it a little different and sharing the experience electronically. We hope you'll take a moment, watch and remember these dear lives that were taken too soon. You can leave a comment of support, love and commitment to share with the community. This is a small, heartfelt time to recognize the tragedy of domestic violence, to acknowledge the pain it causes, and remind ourselves that we all have a place in working to make it a thing of the past in our communities.

Listening = learning. Taking action for Domestic Violence ACTION Month can be as simple as that. Listen to a podcast about domestic violence. We all love podcasts. Listening to podcasts about intimate partner abuse is a great way to better understand all the aspects and facts about abuse. It’s a great way to be informed about the issue and makes you more confident in spreading that info and talking about the issue with your social circles. ... So, next time you’re stuck in traffic on the 101 or need something to listen to while you work remotely, pull out those headphones and fire up a podcast. You’ll be making yourself a stronger ally in the cause! Also, here are some podcast addressing domestic violence we really like: https://player.fm/podcasts/Domestic-Violence

If you’re celebrating Domestic Violence ACTION Month, here’s another easy way to act and address intimate partner abuse in your community Donate to CORA. We’re often told when giving a holiday present or other gift, that giving money is impersonal and means you don’t really care. In the case of addressing domestic violence, nothing could be further from the truth!... A donation in any amount makes a difference! Donations join together to make a safe house available for someone escaping in their darkest hour. Donations make it possible for a lawyer to guide survivors through the challenging legal system. A donation makes sure that when someone calls the 24-hour hotline, there is a trained professional there to help and support. And mental health professionals are there for those who’ve gone through the most intense trauma because of donations. When things feel hopeless, a donation brings light. It brings hope. It causes effects. It changes a life. Visit the link in the bio to give a lifechanging gift today at www.corasupport.org/donate.

One of the biggest challenges for escaping an abusive environment is housing. Today’s Domestic Violence ACTION Month tip is all about that. Email or call your Congressperson and let them know you support increasing grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We all know how expensive rent can be here in the Bay Area. It’s not surprising that being able to afford a place to stay is one of the major challenges for those escaping domestic violence enviro...nments. The CORA safe houses are here for folks who need to get their feet back under them. But what about a long-term place to live? What about a home? The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gives grants to help people get a little help in paying their rent and establishing a safe, secure place to live. Here at CORA, we help survivors with that process. But the heartbreaking truth is that the funds dispersed by HUD are very small not nearly enough to meet the need. Sending a quick email or leaving a voice message for your congressperson saying you’d like to see HUD increasing the amount of grant money it gives to help those struggling with housing would go a long way. Right now there are no specific plans or legislative avenues to address increasing HUD funds, but if we let our voices be heard in Washington, then pathways will open and we can make a change. Let your voice be heard and let’s work to make long-term housing assistance available to every single person fleeing abuse! Need to find out who your Congresspeople are and what their contact information is? Here’s a great site to visit: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members

CORA Fireside Chat, October 26, 2020 - Ok, here's the condensed version of this Fireside Chat: - Mark your calendar for #GivingTuesday on December 5th.... - You don't have to stay in an abusive relationship. CORA's services are here and free! Call the hotline at 1-800-300-1080. - A donation now has a huge impact. please give now at www.corasupport.org/donate. - See you in a week on Election Day! (Don't forget to vote!) Thats the info, but don't you want to watch for just a second. ;)

Is it strange to say to mark your calendar to do good? Well, doing good is exactly what December 1st is all about! Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on December 1, 2020. This year's goal is to raise $5,000 for "Flex Funds," the often small but life-changing purchases for domestic survivors that are overlooked by large foundation funding. ... Mark your calendar and join your community in giving on Giving Tuesday on December 1st!

We’ve said a lot about talking about abuse, but today’s Domestic Violence ACTION Month tip is all about the importance of the flip side of the coin: listening. It seems like such an easy thing to do. But modern life is busy and rushed. Taking time to actually listen, to hear someone can be challenging. Whether in person or over the phone. Maybe it’s on a social media thread. It could be a close friend confiding in you, or a stranger simply reaching out to anyone who will car...e. Whatever it may be, listening to someone who has decided to talk about the abuse they’ve experienced is a powerful tool. It’s not necessary to have answers or fix the situation. (In fact, empowering the person disclosing to made the decision they think is best is the right move.) All you have to do is listen. This does two important things: 1) it lets the person experiencing abuse that there is a non-judgmental, welcoming space outside the abusive environment, and 2) it encourages more open, public discussion of intimate partner abuse. Who would have thought that just taking the time to listen could affect change!

Did you know teens experience intimate partner abuse (also called dating violence) at a higher rate than married adults? For Domestic Violence ACTION Month, you can do this little thing to address it: Discuss abuse with your teen. It’s a hard subject, but a necessary one. And we’d recommend being less of a talker and more of a listener. Engage your teen in a discussion about abuse. Ask them what they’ve seen and how they feel and hear their thoughts, fears and experience...s. You can follow this up by suggesting the two of you learn about intimate partner abuse together. It’s a journey you can take together. Our friends at Futures Without Violence have some great materials that are a great place to start: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/talk-teens-teen-dat/. Also follow our teen account on Instagram: @letstalktdv