Impact for Change is a place to think collectively about the ways intimate partner violence intersects with the realities of racism, sexism, gender identity, economic class, disabilities, religion, immigration status, and more. New installments are posted on our website each quarter.
Isolated and afraid: challenges of intimate partner violence in rural areas
The research is somewhat scant, but the message is clear: in rural areas, the incidence of intimate partner violence is higher than in cities, and the challenges for seeking care and safety can be significant. A 2011 study of 1,478 women in Iowa found the prevalence...
LGBTQIA+ young people at greater risk for human trafficking
Human trafficking occurs when a predator uses force, fraud or coercion to prey on someone else – someone with unmet needs. Anyone can be targeted and find themselves caught up in trafficking, but there are individuals who face greater risk. Among them: immigrants,...
In the scramble for affordable housing, disparities remain
A place to live that’s safe, affordable, decent—something that’s possible. For millions of low-income people across the country—but especially for survivors of domestic violence, and even more so people of color—finding an affordable place to live can be achingly...
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Disclaimer: This month’s content addresses sensitive topics that could evoke difficult emotions and/or trigger trauma responses. Please read with caution and care. Some trace the history of the domestic violence movement to the 1970s, when shelters began to open in...
Impact for Change: A New, DEI-centered Space
With the urgency of the day-to-day work trying to provide shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence in Ohio, there’s not always time to stop and consider directly issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Over the past several years, the severity of...
The Killing of Casey Goodson and Andre Hill, unarmed Black Columbus native sons
The Ohio Domestic Violence Network joins numerous local, statewide and national organizations to express our grief and outrage at the killing of George Floyd, who joins a long list of African Americans killed by the police in our country.
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