In 2010, the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) reported that members of the LGBTQ+ community experience domestic violence at equal or higher rates to straight, cisgender individuals. Yet the percentage of LGBTQ survivors who report their abuse or seek supportive services is...
Dear Friends of WTLC, Doing the work we do, we have to believe in change. We believe that we can change the world and create a society of nonviolence. We believe that survivors can change their situations and live their lives free from abuse. And we believe that people...
When Jessie sat down for their first meeting with their Clinical Advocate at WTLC, their heart and mind were racing. They explained to their counselor that they were feeling apprehensive about having to open up to yet another therapist, and that they were having trouble...
Dear Friends of WTLC, The month of April holds two important awareness topics: sexual assault and child sexual abuse prevention. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) someone is sexually assaulted every two minutes in the United States. Only 30% of these assaults...
Did you know that approximately 1 in 10 seniors are abused each year? While this is an alarming statistic, the truth is that Elder Abuse is dramatically underreported, with only 1 in 23 cases being reported to Adult Protective Services (APS). So how do we begin to...
When Bay first called our helpline, they told us they had to be very careful because they couldn't leave their home just yet. Their spouse had all of their money and legal paperwork, and would threaten Bay with deportation if they didn't hand over all...
There are many risks and protective factors pertaining to child sexual abuse. The more protective factors there are in place for individuals, families, and communities, the less likely harm is to occur. Protective factors for mitigating child sexual abuse include parents and caregivers who create...
Child throws ball to parent. Parent catches ball and tosses it back. Child laughs and runs towards parent. They hug. Parent says, “I’ve missed you so much.” The dry narrative scribed by a staff member sitting in the corner of a room witnessing the interaction between child and parent is...
Dear Friends of WTLC, Women’s History Month is an annual celebration honoring the contributions of women to American history, culture, and society. With the strides toward equality that women have made in recent years, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a whole...
Dear Friends of WTLC, As many of you are aware, January 20, 2021 was a history-making moment as Kamala Harris was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States, breaking multiple barriers as the first woman to serve in this position, as well as...
