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More exciting hiring news – we have FIVE open roles! SHALVA offers deep Jewish cultural competency and expertise in domestic abuse to support our diverse community. If you’d like to join our caring, compassionate, and dedicated team, please consider applying for one of our open roles! 💜 https://lnkd.in/dG6hMmD

"It Ends With Us depicts a whirlwind romance novel in movie form. The story, punctuated with sweeping gestures and intense emotions, has captivated readers — including us — since its 2016 release. But as individuals who work directly with domestic violence survivors, we also want to highlight some of the underlying dynamics in these kinds of stories that seem like romance, but actually reveal warning signs when present in real-life relationships. While 'It Ends With Us' may offer a gripping narrative that makes audiences root for the couple, it's crucial to recognize the warning signs of domestic violence that are subtly woven into the plot. The romanticization of such relationships in popular culture can obscure the red flags that, in reality, are indicative of a dangerous cycle of abuse." Read more the relationship red flags on display during 'It Ends with Us' in this new piece from Sierra Schnitzer, LMHC, and Anna Gerstein: https://lnkd.in/e8MtEMGy

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"A Tribune analysis of crime data shows Chicago police made arrests in only 2% of the domestic-related electronic harassment and cyberstalking complaints received in the past 10 years. And since 2021 — the year Ward first went to authorities with her concerns — the arrest rate has been about 1%. “How do I protect my children if I can’t even go to the store without someone following us or stalking my girls?” asked Ward, now 39. “We have targets on our backs every time we leave the house, but no one is taking it seriously.”' https://lnkd.in/gqvrsynJ

🚨 Action Alert! 🚨 The Victims of Crime Act (#VOCA) is facing catastrophic 40% cuts that will harm survivors, advocates, and programs. Tell Congress to support the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act NOW:

“When a restraining order contains a finding that an individual poses a credible threat to the physical safety of an intimate partner, that individual may — consistent with the Second Amendment — be banned from possessing firearms while the order is in effect. Since the founding, our nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm to others from misusing firearms.”

SHALVA is delighted to present our 2024 virtual luncheon at noon on June 25th, “The Stories We Tell: Domestic Violence in Entertainment and News Media Culture.” Two experts, CarolAnn Peterson Ph.D., and Jackson Katz, Ph.D., will share important insights and highlight relevant examples.    Since we opened our doors in 1986, domestic violence has gone from being a dirty little secret to a theme or the main topic of many movies, books, television shows, and news stories. Unfortunately, these entertainment and news sources do not always accurately depict domestic violence. They may teach us incorrect facts or perpetuate myths and misconceptions about the survivor experience. Some stories blame victims, show easy fixes, or turn the subject of domestic abuse into the punchline of a joke. The guest speakers will give their perspectives on how the entertainment and news media we consume impact our perceptions of relationships, roles, and violence.   You can learn more and register for what will surely be an enlightening afternoon, here: https://lnkd.in/gdKxdGQQ

Berkeley Media Studies Group publishes new results from a review of California news about the intersection of homelessness and domestic violence (DV), and found that only 1% of news about DV or homelessness mentions this critical connection. Read more: https://ow.ly/o6jy50S2lIY

The system failed Maria Roque. Those who loved Roque hope her legacy will be one of change to keep survivors of domestic violence alive. Domestic abuse does not discriminate. It impacts all religions, races, socioeconomic statuses, etc. May Maria's memory be a blessing 🤍 Thank you to Marissa Perlman for covering this critical story and sharing important resources. https://lnkd.in/ge4bYFJk