The Cycle of Abuse and How To Break It
Understanding and recognizing the stages of the cycle of abuse can empower victims to break free and foster healthier relationships.
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crisishouse1996
- May 3
- 4 min
Mental Health Awareness Month: How Homelessness and Domestic Violence Impact Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month—an observance held every May—aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health...
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crisishouse1996
- May 3
- 5 min
What Is Financial Abuse?
Money is power. Whatever your feelings about it and its place in modern life, money is an undeniably important resource—a tool that can...
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crisishouse1996
- Apr 21
- 4 min
Homelessness in California
California is known for great weather, beautiful scenery, and sun-struck beaches, but its reputation also has a darker side. California...
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crisishouse1996
- Apr 21
- 4 min
Intersectionality Theory and Domestic Violence
Intersectionality has been gaining traction lately as a concept that provides insight into many different fields. Read on to find out...
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crisishouse1996
- Apr 21
- 3 min
Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse
Homelessness is influenced by more factors than you may realize. While financial distress, a lack of affordable housing, and domestic...
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crisishouse1996
- Jan 17
- 3 min
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
Domestic violence is a devastating problem, globally and in the US. It harms people physically, mentally, and emotionally, and creates...
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crisishouse1996
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
Charitable Contributions and the Importance of Monthly Giving
As the season of giving approaches, it’s a great time to remind ourselves why giving is so important—and how we can give most effectively...
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crisishouse1996
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Healthy vs. Abusive Relationships
Domestic violence is a heartbreakingly widespread problem, affecting people of every demographic, in every country, and throughout time....
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crisishouse1996
- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
The Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence
What Is Domestic Violence? To get a full understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted domestic violence, we first need a clear...
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crisishouse1996
- Aug 25, 2022
- 4 min
The Effects of Stress and Its Ties to Domestic Violence
“To achieve great things,” said Leonard Bernstein, “two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” A looming deadline, and the...
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crisishouse1996
- Aug 15, 2022
- 4 min
Outdoor Activities for Kids
Looking to get your kids out of the house and off their devices to rediscover the world outside? Explore our list of outdoor activities!
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crisishouse1996
- Jul 12, 2022
- 4 min
What Is Trauma?
About 60% of men and 50% of women in America will experience trauma at least once in their lives, with 12 million US adults suffering...
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crisishouse1996
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
The Power of Play!
Camp HOPE Believes in the Power of Play! At Crisis House, our Camp HOPE kids are never standing still! We believe in both the power of...
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crisishouse1996
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
A Survivor's Story
Alexis' Journey towards Empowerment Alexis is a mother of three children. She endured a physically abusive relationship with her...
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crisishouse1996
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
Happy Valentine's Day from Crisis House to you!
Valentine's Day has long been a celebration of love—a time of hearts, chocolates, and roses. But amidst the roses and romance, a danger...
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crisishouse1996
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Black History is Our History
Celebrating Black History this month and every month Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African...
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crisishouse1996
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
A day in the life of our outreach worker
Homelessness is a complex social issue in that there is not one root problem that one can point to and say why people live on the...
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crisishouse1996
- Oct 30, 2019
- 2 min
Our 1st HEAP Post!
Blog by: Bernie Jordan, M.A.
HEAP Outreach Coordinator
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crisishouse1996
The Cycle of Abuse and How To Break It
Understanding and recognizing the stages of the cycle of abuse can empower victims to break free and foster healthier relationships.
crisishouse1996
Mental Health Awareness Month: How Homelessness and Domestic Violence Impact Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month—an observance held every May—aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health...
crisishouse1996
What Is Financial Abuse?
Money is power. Whatever your feelings about it and its place in modern life, money is an undeniably important resource—a tool that can...
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