Substance use does not cause intimate partner violence. Not all people who cause harm in a relationship use drugs or alcohol, and not all people who use drugs or alcohol cause harm in their relationships. However, there is a correlation between substance misuse and intimate...
Jane eagerly awaits her appointment with her legal advocate. During her session, her advocate explains what to expect during her upcoming date in court and helps her prepare to confront the person who has caused her so much harm, finally putting a stop to his...
Dear Friend of WTLC, About twelve months ago, I began my leadership at WTLC and spent my first several months listening and learning from many of you about the critical issues facing our community. Your thoughts and insights have provided important context as I’ve reflected on...
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...
