dasaccNov 23, 20213 minHomelessness, Hunger, and Intimate Partner ViolenceLast week, from November 13th to 21st, we recognized Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. This week resembles a time to be aware,...
dasaccOct 13, 20212 minDomestic Violence Amid the Pandemic Domestic violence occurs when a partner in an intimate relationship attempts to maintain power and control over the other partner through...
dasaccSep 8, 20214 minVolunteering at DASACC“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” - Elizabeth Andrew Thank you for your interest in...
dasaccAug 9, 20212 minThe Importance of Teaching Children ConsentAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 14 boys will experience sexual abuse in their childhood. The...
dasaccJul 22, 20212 minDASACC is Digitally Inclusive!DASACC is committed to meeting the needs of survivors with disabilities. As an agency, we are continually working to address the gaps in...
dasaccJun 2, 20213 minThe Dynamics of Abuse in Later Life/Domestic Violence in Later LifeNo matter our age, we are all entitled to living a life free from abuse. With June being Elder Abuse Awareness month, increasing...
dasaccApr 5, 20212 minBuilding Safe Online Spaces During Sexual Assault Awareness MonthWith April comes Sexual Assault Awareness Month, or SAAM. SAAM goes all month long, with the purpose of raising awareness of sexual...
dasaccMar 1, 20212 minSelf-Injury Awareness DayCW // TW : self-harm, self-injury Scroll to continue reading. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Self-injury awareness day (SIAD) is held on...
dasaccFeb 11, 20213 minNational Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Healthy Relationships & Setting BoundariesEvery February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence is a pervasive issue that affects teenagers who are just...
dasaccFeb 1, 20212 minNational Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: How You Can Help Raise AwarenessFebruary is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Dating violence is more common than people think, especially among...
dasaccDec 17, 20203 minThe Importance of Self-Care During This Holiday SeasonFor many of us, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is a whirlwind of festive gatherings and travel plans that can leave us...
dasaccNov 25, 20201 minMoments of GraceI remember October 31, 1984. I don’t remember it because it was Halloween that day, but I remember it, then and since as my sober...
dasaccOct 30, 20202 minDomestic Violence in the LGBTQ+ Communities The LGBTQIA+ community has frequently been overlooked in research about domestic violence, sexual abuse, and interpersonal violence....
dasaccSep 28, 20202 minWhy Ageism Creates Barriers to Services for the Older Adult PopulationAbuse in later life (ALL) is a prevalent form of abuse in the U.S. It brings attention to the connection between domestic violence,...
dasaccJul 29, 20203 minIn a Time of Uncertainty: Back to School 2020-2021For many of us, back to school season starts with the office supply commercial playing the song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the...
-Mar 18, 20204 minSafety Planning and Coping during a PandemicSocial Distancing? Curfews? A Pandemic? Given the CDC’s most recent recommendations to limit social interactions and stay at home as much...
dasaccFeb 27, 20203 minMusings of a substance abuse/interpersonal violence counselor...Substances use disorder is a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using...
dasaccFeb 14, 20202 minCrazy 4UValentine’s Day: some people swoon, some sigh, and some can’t even. Whatever your feelings about the holiday, the fervor of February 14...
dasaccOct 29, 20192 minAddressing the Link between Domestic Violence and Animal AbuseThe National Link Coalition, an organization compiled of advocates who work towards ending violence against people and animals, refers to...
dasaccAug 7, 20193 min Sexual Violence and the LGBTQ+ CommunityPast and present policies, laws, and beliefs illustrate how the imbalances of power foster the prolonged oppression and marginalization...