Prevention is key when it comes to domestic violence. With domestic violence on the rise all over the nation, education on the dynamics of abuse is needed more than ever.
Submitted by Darian Towner House of Hope consists of several moving parts: one community program, one women and children’s shelter, one Director, two community domestic violence advocates, one domestic violence adult/child advocate, a prevention specialist and 13 part-time shelter advocates. We all have different stories, different backgrounds, and slightly different reasons for choosing this line Read More »
By Darian Towner, Prevention Specialist, House of Hope When it comes to ending sexual violence, there is no better time to act than the present. With a society that seems to be screaming for change and desiring both a healthier and safer atmosphere for women, we are presented with the unique opportunity to shift the Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s House of Hope is a domestic violence program that helps victims of physical, emotional and financial abuse, and stalking. The program provides assistance locating emergency shelter, parenting education, resources and referrals, support groups, court advocacy, and safety planning -all with a guiding hand from employees like domestic violence adult and child advocate Read More »
Submitted by Darian Towner, House of Hope prevention specialist It would have proved difficult over the past few months to go without any knowledge of the #MeToo or Time’s Up movements many celebrities brought attention to at various awards shows and events. Each shares a commonality, the same end goal, which is to bring awareness Read More »
Submitted by Darian Towner, Prevention Specialist, House of Hope February is often considered the month of love, with Valentine’s Day falling on the 14th. Often, hearts, flowers, chocolates and sweet love notes come to mind. Choosing this month to celebrate someone you love is wonderful, but unfortunately, not everyone experiences love and appreciation this month. Read More »
Submitted by Darian Towner With opening a new shelter, hosting a free self-defense class to the community, and continuing our advocacy, it has proved to be a busy few months at House of Hope. In September, House of Hope opened its local shelter for women and children who are fleeing situations of intimate-partner violence, sexual Read More »
House of Hope Prevention Coordinator, Amanda Chapman, makes sure that the CPN domestic violence program is being brought forth to the community. One way Chapman raises awareness for the program is through a once a semester lecture on student dating violence to teens at Bethel High School. Chapman educates teens about dating violence through the Read More »
The CPN House of Hope offers free community assistance programs in the areas surrounding the tribal headquarters which focus on child abuse, sexual assault, and other domestic violence issues. For the month of April, the family violence program will focus on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a nationally recognized initiative. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s House of Hope has created a limited edition Pendleton blanket to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence programs. The blanket is the only of its kind to represent domestic violence prevention and education. “We are really proud of this blanket and what it means for Citizen Potawatomi Nation and domestic violence Read More »