February is Teen Dating Violence Awarenss & Prevention Month

The Women’s Community Partners With Area Schools to Educate Youth on Teen Dating Violence

You may be surprised to learn that violence in relationships can start at a young age… But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 teens experience abuse in their dating relationships.

We need to be talking with our young people about respect in relationships and what healthy dating means. That’s just what The Women’s Community does in area schools.

Take time to discuss healthy dating during February: Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. (Click the title to read more.)

Executive Director Jane E. Graham Jennings Reflects on 20 Years with The Women’s Community

As Jane E. Graham Jennings reflects on her work at The Women’s Community over the past 20 years, she remembers the pain of loss, and the glory of survival.

She chronicles the buildings, people, and milestones of this non-profit organization, now slated to be de-funded by the County over the next 4 years due to budget cuts. (Click the title to read more…)

Just Trying to Figure It Out

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Get helpful insights as to why domestic violence victims often stay in — or return to — abusive relationships (when it seems illogical or even self-destructive) from Jane Graham Jennings, Executive Director of The Women’s Community. Plus, learn about an upcoming, local workshop discussing the neurobiology of trauma and the victim/survivor experience. (Click the title to read more…)

Help Educate Others & End Domestic Abuse via The Women’s Community #ButterflyEffectChallenge

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Executive Director Jane E. Graham Jennings provides some shocking statistics on the significant impact that violent homes have on children. Download a #ButterflyEffectChallenge Kit to help support The Women’s Community. (Click the title to read more…)