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Colonization and Domestic Violence | Opinion

The parallels that can be drawn between colonialism and domestic violence can be seen through their definitions and through a review of Nati

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Many regard today as #IndependenceDay… #independence 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 whom, independence 𝐟𝐨𝐫 whom? We can’t ignore the harm of colonization on communities & how our work, as advocates, must recognize the impacts of colonialism.

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75% under the age of 24 never reached out for support.

“I didn’t think people would take me seriously”: The Help-Seeking Strategies, Experiences, & Preferences of LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence. It’s #1Thing from the #LGBTQInstitute to share, use for grant applications, program development, and more: http://bit.ly/LGBTQSurvivorsReport

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Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities (Denver) | Prevent IPV

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This month’s #PreventIPV Tool of the Month is from Prevention Institute! 🌺 Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities studies how community gardens in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods in Denver impact community health. Do you work to prevent violence in your communities? Check it out!

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Systems were built with white supremacist foundations. This #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth, we’re examining race, gender, sexuality, & safety. Checkout this toolkit for bisexual support groups: http://bit.ly/BiSupportGroupToolkit

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Supporting LGBTQ survivors is non-negotiable. The #LGBTQInstitute released a survivor report this year centering survivor experiences. It’s #1Thing to use for grant applications, programs, & more: http://bit.ly/LGBTQSurvivorsReport

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There is no room for biphobia and transphobia in our movement. Full stop. 🚫 The #LGBTQInstitute released a survivor report this year centering survivor experiences. It’s #1Thing to use for grant applications, programs, & more: http://bit.ly/LGBTQSurvivorsReport

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Making capacity to serve LGBTQ survivors is a must. The #LGBTQInstitute released a survivor report this year centering survivor experiences. It’s #1Thing to use for grant applications, programs, & more: http://bit.ly/LGBTQSurvivorsReport

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Willful ignorance is inexcusable. Have questions about LGBTQ communities? Email us at nrcdvTA@nrcdv.org! 📨 The #LGBTQInstitute released a survivor report this year centering survivor experiences. It’s #1Thing to use for grant applications, programs, & more: http://bit.ly/LGBTQSurvivorsReport