Dear Friends of WTLC, We all know (and research confirms it!) that domestic violence occurs across all racial, ethnic, and economic groups. Beyond issues of prevalence, WTLC recognizes that survivors from communities of color and other underserved communities—such as immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ survivors—often...
Have you checked your Facebook today? What about your Instagram account? Are you constantly checking your social media and text messages throughout the day? If you answered “Yes!” you are not alone! Technology and electronics are must-haves in the 21st Century, but they also have the...
When William arrived for his first Parenting Class with WTLC, he was hopeful that he would learn something new that would help him bond with his daughter, but he also felt insecure about his parenting skills. Over the course of the six-week class, William befriended...
Dear Friends of WTLC, It's PRIDE Month! The month of June was chosen for Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which happened in the late '60s. Since then, Pride festivals have become special occasions for folks to be proud and to celebrate the progress the LGBTQ...
A young, undocumented woman continues to live with her trafficker because she fears deportation and has no financial or legal resources to leave...
When Tina made the decision to leave her abusive partner, she knew it would be difficult. She hadn't realized, however, that in leaving behind an abusive relationship, she would also be leaving behind her only means of transportation. Tina didn’t have a car of her...
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that we all carry our childhood experiences with us throughout our lives. What might surprise you is the extent to which this is true—just how much a negative childhood experience can affect your mental, physical, and emotional health...
Dear Friends of WTLC, When a gun is present in a domestic violence situation, the risk of the victim being murdered rises by 500%. Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which includes a revision that closes...
The doorbell rang and two happy, boisterous young boys came running into the office. It was Katie’s last counseling session at WTLC, and she wanted her Clinical Advocate to meet her children. Both boys gave a big smile and ran back to their mother, hugging...
Dear Friends of WTLC, April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. This is a very special time to say, “thank you” to our volunteers. There are not enough words to describe how amazed and grateful I am for the dedication, compassion, and generosity of all of our supporters who...