Happy Independence Day!

We celebrate the 2021 legislative session in Rhode Island, where several critical victories will pave the path to improving conditions in our state to be more supportive, safe and healthy for domestic violence survivors and their families.

Some steps survivors may choose to take to assess their online privacy: ☑️ Review privacy and security settings ☑️ Limit sharing of personal info ☑️ Get to know online help centers ☑️ Communicate privacy needs to employers, schools, helping professions, etc. #TechSummit21

How are domestic violence, sexual assault and reproductive justice closely linked? The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence's (@NRCDV) technical assistance question (#TAQ) of the month explains it's about power and control.

The #VOCAfix has been passed unanimously in the Senate! This legislation will support life-saving services such as emergency shelter and court services by providing much-needed funding.

The Fair Pay Act and Health Care Confidentiality Act were both signed into law at a special ceremony at the State House today! These new laws will strengthen women's health and equity in R.I., creating an improved economic and health care system for survivors and their children.

Survivors of sexual harassment often face many barriers to reporting workplace incidents, especially when the accused person is in a position of power. We cannot let the conversation around sexual harassment end with N.Y. Gov. Cuomo's recent resignation. thehill.com/homenews/campa…

If an abusive partner tampers with the GPS features on your technology, or installs a tracking device on your property (like your car) without your consent, there may be state laws that can protect you. Find out more on our website: buff.ly/3xxI1ET

#DomesticViolence affects men and women of any ethnic group, race, or religion; of any sexual orientation; rich or poor; teen, adult, or elderly. But most of its victims are women. #EndVAWG

"Part of ending sexual harassment is learning how to recognize and name it." This resource from National Sexual Violence Resource Center explores what sexual harassment can look like in the context of middle and high schools and how to address these situations.

As part of a pattern of financial abuse, some abusers will choose to open accounts in your name without your consent. Your credit report can show all the accounts you have open and help you see what's going on. Learn how to get your credit report: buff.ly/2XIyxdQ

Many people know the #PowerAndControl Wheel, but did you know about the #Equality Wheel? It illustrates the facets of a safe and #HealthyRelationship. The Equality Wheel includes characteristics such as #Trust and #Support, #Honesty, shared responsibility and #Respect.

Thank you for your partnership, One Neighborhood Builders and happy #PurpleThursday!

When supporting a friend in an #AbusiveRelationship, avoid making excuses for the abuser. There's #NoExcuse for #Abuse. #VictimBlaming #SupportSurvivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM). This DVAM, SOAR is proud to share love letters written by #Survivors to survivors. We will share more quotes and full #loveletters throughout the whole month.

Save the Date! The RICADV will hold a press conference and release the five-year Rhode Island Domestic Violence Homicide Report on November 16, at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Park in downtown Providence. More details to follow. Info at: ricadv.org/training-events

‘I really thought I was going to die;’ Advocates call on R.I. to create domestic violence court From 2016-2020, there were 26 DV-related homicides. In more than half of those cases, the perpetrator had previous involvement in DV-related court cases bostonglobe.com/2022/11/17/met…

Yesterday, RICADV held their RI Domestic Violence Homicide Report release. One life lost is too many! The report is now available on their website: ricadv.org/policy/ View Uprise RI's coverage here: youtube.com/watch?v=DGo7hV…

We are so incredibly excited that our priority Abusive Litigation bill has passed both chambers of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and is headed to the Governor's desk to be signed into law! Check out some photos from the House of Representatives this evening!

🎟️ Tickets ON SALE! Join us at the Sapphire Soiree on 11/14, 6PM at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet for a night of dancing, performances, raffles & more! Can't make it? Consider donating or sponsoring a ticket. Get yours: ricadv.org/45th-gala 🌟 #RICADV45 #SupportSurvivors