Joyful Heart
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Everyone wants to feel heard, to feel like their story matters. To make your voice count, sign up for our newsletter to learn about ongoing legislative battles in your state and how to take action to push for positive change.
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We put a lot of energy into celebrating Instagram-worthy wins, promotions, and milestones. But what about the smaller times when you decided to keep pushing through? Tag or share this with someone who deserves to celebrate their strength and resilience. šļæ½jw
Survivors deserve to know what happens with their rape kit, hard stop. But many don't hear a thingāsometimes for years. We want to change that. Learn what your state does (or doesn't do) for survivors and how to push for reform here. #endthebacklog
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Remember: If youāre struggling, reaching out is an immensely brave first step. Sort out what you want and need here. joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/domesticā¦
Strengthening Title IX so survivors of sexual assault and harassment can seek justice & learn in peace is always a good ideaāespecially after these protections have been weakened. wapo.st/39R6Tlm
Everyone deserves healthy love. That means mutual respect, trust, care, andā¦what else? What does a healthy relationship mean to you? Write it out and share your thoughts with us below for #selfcaresunday
One of the greatest tests of loveā¦is this quiz. But really! Letās be honest: We could all use a relationship check-up from time to time. See how you and your partner are doing or share this with a friend who's feeling iffy, courtesy of @loveisrespect bit.ly/3Oi8ONZ
Make your voice count. Sign up for our newsletter to get action alerts about legislation in your state.
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ICYMI: New legislation may help tighten the boyfriend loopholeābut itās not closed entirely. Learn what you need to know about restraining orders, misdemeanors, and how protection from gun violence could vary depending on where you live.
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We have a huge goal: to end domestic abuse and sexual violence by pushing for stronger legislation and empowering survivors. But we need help. If you believe in our cause, please donate, share, and retweet. We will never stop fighting for you.
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Change starts with survivors and allies who care. Join us to stay in the loop and take action to advocate for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
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If youāre considering legal actionālike seeking a restraining order or filing for a divorceāstep one is to know your rights. Connect with local advocates here, courtesy of @WomensLaw.
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We envision a world free of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. One way to support our cause: Make a donation, retweet, and share. Together, we are so much stronger.
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Prioritizing self-care is one of many ways survivors can take their power backājust by giving themselves the love and respect they deserveāevery single day.
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āA validating response can make it easier for the person experiencing abuse to open up about whatās happening, understand that the abuse is not their fault and ultimately leave violent situations...ā #supportsurvivors
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Yes to this: Apple unveiled a āsafety checkā feature that allows you to rapidly block access to shared passwords, locations, and more. If youāve recently gotten out of an abusive situation, this is one tool you can use to protect yourself.
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Fun fact: Self-compassion experts say one of the best ways to take better care of yourself is to treat yourself as you would a friend. #selfcare
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BIPOC survivors deserve mental health care from people who see and understand the impacts of systemic racism and inequity, but finding culturally-competent therapists can be challenging. These resources can help.
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For decades, survivors and their allies have led the way to safer, kinder communities with powerful stories and legislation. Join us to stay in the loop and take action.
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Huge thanks to Leah M. Forney (@leah_m_forney) for sharing her story and working with us and her community to #endthebacklog. bit.ly/3tWMe60
Holiday weekends can be stressful and sometimes lead to scary times. If you're worried for yourself or a loved one, you don't have to do this alone. Open a chat at bit.ly/3NeJ7Nx, text āSTARTā to 88788, or call 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
HAPPY #SELFCARESUNDAY! Need some ideas?
š Leave your phone at home and go outside
š Drink a glass of water
š Take 3 deep breaths
š Reach out to a trusted loved one
š **your favorite self-care routine here**
What do YOU do for self-care?
Looking for a gift for a survivor in your life or want to treat yourself to something nice? You canāt go wrong with a soothing lavender-scented candle. š Even better: 100% of proceeds supports our work. bit.ly/3naD1TMM
Victim Compensation programs are vital to the well-being of victims of crime. But too often, survivors of sexual assault are left out of these programs. Find out more about this problem and what states can do to fix it in our newest ETB blog post. bit.ly/3yeoY60
What does a healthy relationship mean to you? What relationship green flags do you look out for? bit.ly/34jtjsM
āEvery child deserves a better future.ā Please read this. Incredibly brave and powerful. Thank you @debbiemillman Your courage and strength inspires. twitter.com/debbiemillman/ā¦
Retweeted by Joyful Heart Reproductive healthcare is essential for victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Nowās a good time to get to know your rights. Share this far and wide.
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Our work is fueled by grassroots support. Weāve created a comprehensive page on our new #EndtheBacklog site that gives you all the information you need to support survivors and our work. See what you can do today. bit.ly/3tWY7sM
OUT NOW: The Preventing Domestic Homicides audiobook ā a text that examines global research on domestic homicide cases featuring an intro by our very own @Mariska. #GBV #IntimatePartnerViolence #DomesticAbuse bit.ly/3bq0oGg
A catalog of books to help you on your journey as a survivor. #selfcaresunday
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The more you know: Optometrists are an important part in our fight against domestic violence. š buff.ly/3tJYpTxC
Seeing traumatic events play out in the news can be damaging to your mental health. If youāre feeling like you need help, please remember there are resources available to you.
You are not alone. bit.ly/3OlEvqt
Not. Okay. Always, always, always: sexual assault cases ā and survivors ā matter. Full stop. buff.ly/3zfpHVA
āYears passed before I realized my marriage wasnāt just hard, unpleasant and void of loveā¦it was abusive. I never had bruises. Never had to go to the ER, but my self-worth was destroyed, and he nearly broke my spirit.ā @NCADV
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Have you checked our state map on #endthebacklog lately? Many more states have been updated from āno reformā to āsome reform.ā See where your state stands:
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.@ENDTHEBACKLOG has been able to help many survivors find their success stories. Read Joanieās and many more at our #endthebacklog website.
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Testing kits promptly + putting abusers behind bars = saving more lives.
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Curious about the history of pride month? Get the backgrounder and then join us in supporting all of the LGBTQ+ survivors in our community. #PrideMonth
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Celebrating this big news out of Illinois ā earlier this month the state cleared its backlog of rape kits!!!! #endthebacklog
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āAs a survivor, focusing on self-care helped me reclaim my body, and it can help others as well.ā #selfcaresunday
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Sendinig love and support to every courageous survivor that chooses to share their story. #SupportSurvivors
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Did you know? @ENDTHEBACKLOG has well thought-out survivor resources ready for you. Take a look if you havenāt already! šbuff.ly/3NCiUJKA
Each of these survivor stories come with encouraging advice from the author. Telling our stories makes us stronger ā
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Worth another read: āIt needs to be a priority in every community and every state. Donāt continue to push the problem down the road. Test the kits. Do the work.ā #endthebacklog buff.ly/2OvEanN
This is why we need survivor-centered care at every level ā from hospitals, to law enforcement.
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This needs to change ā” āDomestic violence has long been heldā¦as a āpersonalā problem rather than something that affects our community as a whole.ā
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Close. The. Loophole. All survivors deserve justice. #endthebacklog
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