Power and control

CPN House of Hope’s Kayla Woody writes about the techniques often used to gain and maintain power and control over another in an abusive relationship.

House of Hope hosts MMIW Remembrance Walk

The CPN House of Hope brought acknowledgment to the #MMIW movement with a remembrance walk to honor the murdered and missing and to bring education to the community about this plague of violence that is being turned against our Native women and children.

Lewis, Ybarra awarded scholarship to attend conference

Domestic Violence Advocate Melody Ybarra with House of Hope and CPN Police Sergeant Donnie Lewis received a scholarship to attend the Conference on Crimes Against Women, which is held annually in Dallas.

Grand Casino Security Training with House of Hope

Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Grand Casino Hotel & Resort’s Security Training Department hosted a two-day Security Training Academy including a special presentation from CPN House of Hope’s Prevention Specialist Kayla Woody. “We discussed what signs to pay attention to with casino patrons and employees to better assist them with safety and security,” Woody said.

Colorful fun educates public on domestic violence prevention

The CPN House of Hope held their very first Color Fun Run last month to kick off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The 1K race provided information to participants about what domestic violence is, who is affected, and what services can be offered to provide safety and prevent future abuse.

House of Hope celebrates five-year anniversary

The CPN House of Hope is excited to mark the five-year anniversary of its domestic violence shelter in Pottawatomie County. The shelter and the agency’s domestic and sexual violence services have grown over the years, and many individuals have found safety from dangerous intimate partner situations.

Parenting classes

Parents want what is best for their children, but knowing how to provide that sometimes can be tough. Here at the House of Hope, we offer parenting classes at no charge to those in the community who either need or desire such classes. The class goes over many different topics and can be helpful for parents or guardians with children at all stages of adolescence.