Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments

Enjoy this short video of SAVE staff celebrating Pride month and pledging to make our work more equitable and inclusive, every single day! Pride isn't just one month! Here's to Pride- now and always #Pride2021

Me Too. Movement - #metoo shared an important statement on the news that Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction had been overturned: https://bit.ly/2TveJZv We s...tand with survivors at this difficult time when accountability seems out of reach. With its deep inequities, the criminal legal system continues to replicate violence by aiding in the evasion of accountability that actually prevents future harm. It often favors those with resources and proximity to powerinstead of survivors who deserve healing and justice. We join in solidarity with survivors and organizations working toward a vision that centers survivors: ValorUS, Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition, Inc., Me Too. Movement - #metoo, and many more. See more

Did you get your ticket yet? A kind reminder that our In It to End It virtual challenge starts in 3 days! If you haven’t purchased your ticket, there’s still time! Can't wait to see everyone's activities in the app! https://atlasgo.org/InItToEndIt.... Our amazing partners: @NextDoorSolutions @lacasadelasmadres @STANDFFOV @CenterForDomesticPeace @49ers

"Technology and the Internet are powerful tools for anyone experiencing domestic violence. They can be essential resources to access help and information, and valuable platforms to connect with friends, family members, advocates, and service providers. Unfortunately, they can also be used by abusive partners to begin, continue, or escalate abuse, making it all the more important to ensure your safety online." Read more: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/internet-safety/

Weekend reminder - take care of yourself Image Source: https://soundgirls.org/self-care-develop-a-routine-that-wo/

#accountability https://www.nbcnews.com//derek-chauvin-be-sentenced-murder

Here are SAVE staff with Pride pledges! What is your pledge? How do we carry forward the work of inclusion and equity all year long, in all that we do? #Pride2021

Please listen to this podcast in the Life Kit series by NPR on Teen Dating Violence. SAVE is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this important conversation and delighted to see SAVE staff, Melissa Espinoza and Shailaja Dixit, featured in this podcast. Teen dating violence is widely prevelant and can have a long lasting impact on the emotional and physical health of youth- here are some ways adults can step up to help address and prevent TDV in our communities. ... Read/listen to learn more and share forward. (Listening time 19 minutes) https://www.npr.org//abusive-relationships-teen-dating-vio

Today is the #ChildTaxCredit national awareness day! Did you know that the CTC will give most families $250-$300 per child, per month? Here's everything you nee...d to know about qualifying for & getting the CTC for your family. Find all this info & more at childtaxcredit.gov! Cash assistance is a proven strategy that enhances a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault’s access to safety, stability, and economic security. Not only will the child tax credit give moms who are survivors of violence the support they need to build safe and secure homes, but can help keep families together. Women and especially women of color were acutely impacted by the pandemic, combatting increased levels of job loss and gender-based violence. An extra $150-$350 per month per child can make a lifesaving difference to a mother who is a survivor of violence help herself and her family heal and thrive.

Today is Juneteenthcommemorating the day when many enslaved Black people finally received word that they had been freed, more than two years after the Emancipa...tion Proclamation was signed. Learn more about the importance of this day from Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community: https://buff.ly/3iSqXpD See more

As we witness a historic inauguration, the work to end gender-based violence continues stronger than ever! Here are the 100 Day and Ongoing Recommendations from the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

Today the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr are honored nationwide. Today we recommit ourselves to fighting racism, to ending cycles of violence and to being in service to create a more just, loving and equitable world for generations to come. #MLKDay2021 Image attribution: https://www.businessinsider.com/inspiring-martin-luther-kin

We are starting a new Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy group in February! Join a group focused on meditation and mindfulness practices. Combat depression and chronic unhappiness by becoming familiar with the inner workings of your mind. When:... February 11th April 1st, Thursday 6:30 pm -8:00 pm Signing up in advance is required. Please contact [email protected] or call (650) 549-5353 for more info. Workbooks are provided and will be mailed to you before the first meeting. Commitment to attending each week is recommended.

It is critical to understand the intersection of stalking and intimate partner violence. Stalking can take place before, during or after a relationship. Stalking is one of the four major crimes covered under the Violence Against Women Act. #StalkingAwareness #NSAM2021 https://youtu.be/SR9SRqsvzYA

Our deepest gratitude to everyone who donated over the holidays! Every donation was an act of kindness, a thoughtful heart, and an expression of humanity. To everyone who donated to the Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gift Card Drive! Your support provided toys and gifts to 115 child and adult survivors during the holiday season. To Rewire Community for donating essential winter items.... To Namrita Yuhanna and Yamini Mitter from Dil Ki Awaaz on BOLLY 92.3FM for the generous donations of gift cards, cleaning supplies, and a changing table. To Allie Nardella and her granddaughters for making the Gift Box for our Safe House survivors. To Washington Hospital Healthcare System management staff for collecting more than $2,200 gift cards. To Fremont Elks for making wonderful stockings for the children. To Yunee Cho for the handmade plushies. To Aline and her daughter, Lily from John G. Mattos Elementary for donating many gifts and gift cards. To Womxn of Checkr for donating wonderful toys and gift cards for our Safe House survivors. To the Francis-Cecere family for the Safe House's annual holiday party. To the Newark Police Department, California for organizing the toy drive. We couldn't have done it without you!

We are so grateful to receive many requests from the community asking about volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering with SAVE, please join us for the first virtual volunteer information session. Meet the committed volunteer team, learn about the DV movement, impact of the pandemic, and what we can do together to make a difference. Date: November 12, 6 -7:30 PM. Please click here to RSVP:... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIkdu-rrTItGdPrF3TL2wiSJcfvT2612 See more

Did you know 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner? Learn more about DV stats: https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS

Earlier today we've received a generous donation from Blading and Shading By Monica. Monica, thank you so much for your kindness in helping the survivors of IPV! We cannot do the work of serving others without support like yours. Although you can't see our smiles behind the masks, we are super grateful for your contribution.

Did you know that more than 10 million Americans are victims of physical violence annually? Physical abuse includes physical assault, battery, and sexual assault used in a systematic pattern of power and control by one intimate partner against another. Learn more about the facts about physical abuse: https://assets.speakcdn.com//domestic_violence_and_physica

Talking about intimate partner violence (IPV) can help to gain perspective and begin the process of healing. Whether you are currently in a relationship or have experienced IPV, we can provide you with tools to break the cycle of violence. In November, we will provide virtual support groups in English and Spanish, two Coping with Grief Groups, as well as 1:1 counseling sessions. For more info, please visit www.save-dv.org/counseling Signing up in advance is required for some groups. For more information to attend, please call us at 510-574-2250.

With the future of our country on the line today, please vote with survivors of intimate partner violence in mind. When you vote, you use your power to choose to stand up for who and what you believe in. Please make your voice heard in this election, we encourage you to exercise your right to vote if you have not already done so!

Want to explore the vast experience of grieving? Want to explore the different functions of grief? Want to learn ways to grieve and practice self-care? Join SAVE’s Coping with Grief Group on Wednesdays, November 4th-December 16th from 12-1:30 pm or Thursdays, November 5th- December 17th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Topics will include the grief experience, the functions of grief, the healing pathway through grief, and much more. ... Wednesday registration Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcucOioqjkvE9Ai_-mREnS9IiH-h4yQp Thursday registration Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZAsc-CqrT8tEtGQokddCL_EAAbAHdhLf

Tomorrow marks the last day of the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you complete the #1 thing you pledge to do in ending domestic violence in your community? Please share with us about the actions you have taken this month.

Join us tonight for SAVE's Open Mic, an evening of radical self-love and self-expression. Our stories, our journeys, our songs, our poems, our written word are our light. Share your creativity and empower yourself and others to speak truth to power. Bring your joy, anger, mourning, resilience, grief, healing, courage, hope. We welcome all expressions and all languages! Original and quoted works welcome. No hate speech please. RSVP to attend or participate at the event: http://ow.ly/YE7850C0dnq

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California 1st Surgeon General, explains how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have real effects on the development of the brain. ACEs can include experiencing violence, abuse, neglect, witnessing violence in the home or community, having a family member attempt or die by suicide, substance misuse, mental health problems, instability due to parental seperation or housefold members being in jail or prison. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood. Watch her TED Talk to learn more about how these effects can unfold and impact a person throughout the lifetime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk