In 2022 our community experienced extremely high rates of deadly intimate partner violence and ever-increasing felony level assaults. No one can watch the news on a nightly basis without hearing about another tragic death. Families are suffering and front-line workers are exhausted and cannot keep up with the need. Our community should never have to face losing a member due to intimate partner violence. As we look ahead to 2023, we ask you to join us in imagining our community without any intimate partner homicides.
There is a very long history of resolution making that begins on the very first day of the new year. Many reflect on the past year’s deeds and resolve to do better by creating positive change in the year ahead. If we could collectively look to the new year and imagine a safer community for families, what resolutions should WE make?
Join us in setting an intention for ending intimate partner deaths – what resolutions need to be made in our community? What would it take for our community to do better? Let’s resolve not one more death…
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Mental health awareness at worksites that have a high number of employees without employer resources like health insurance. For example, refinery workers, that work long hours.
More affordable housing.
Competitive pay for advocates.
The resolution I would make is to continue sharing my story of overcoming domestic violence to inspire and encourage others to do the same!
I think it would take our community re-framing our mindset from domestic violence being a family issue to domestic violence is a community issue. And with our entire community taking a stance, we create a real possibility of living in a world free of domestic violence.
Funding to help those experiencing partner violence.
Better communication between law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system.
More funding for rehabilitation and re entry programs for those facing domestic violence charges.
More funding for preventative and community education – it is a community problem.
To shine a light on abusive behavior and resolve to not allow family or friends to minimize the damage of IPV with jokes or other minimizing behaviors.
I resolve to be a safe person for friends and family that are experiencing IPV in their lives.
I resolve to be an open door and answering questions a friend or family member has concerning the dynamics of intimate partner violence – no wrong questions.
I resolve to provide age-appropriate education and information to younger family and friends about the dynamics of IPV and how be in a healthy relationship.
Focus on rehabilitating offenders who typically victimize many and are often trauma survivors as well.
Treat others like you want others to treat you. (Simple yet difficult)
Media campaigns to bring education and awareness of the issue without blaming the victims, as well as providing essential resources to the community via funding for expansion of high risk programs.
Executive Director of HCDVCC,
Barbie Brashear
