A safe and trusting environment is the first step toward beginning the healing process and journey to recovering ones self. We are a group of individuals who are here for friendship, support, sharing and healing. Whether verbal, physical, sexual or emotional, if you have ever experienced abuse or know someone who has, you know the lasting effects it can have on ones life. If you are a survivor of abuse or neglect, or are a supporter of a survivor, you have come to the right place. You are we …
We meet in friendship, support, and sharing to help each other with the long-term effects of abuse or other trauma. Trauma can be, and often is, very isolating for those who experience it. We hope to provide a forum in which you can start feeling just 1% less isolated. We are a general support group for anyone living with the consequences of trauma (interpersonal, natural disaster, military, child abuse). Our discussions focus on how our traumas affect our CURRENT lives - whether in terms of rel …
"It's No Laughing Matter. . .. . .." One out of every two girls and one out of every seven boys are sexually abused between the ages of 8-12. In most cases, the effects of the abuse will not emerge until today's Child Victims grow up to be tomorrow's Adult Survivors! We are an Adult Survivor support group here to help spread the awareness about Child Sexual Abuse, Parent to Child Sex Education, and to improve the lives of our Survivors via social outings, creative self esteem building activities …
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This is a social action group for people who are interested in creating change for survivors of rape and sexual assault. The group was created by two social work graduate students as part of their coursework in empowering communities for change. The purpose of the group is to focus on sharing why survivors of rape and sexual assault decide to stay silent and use this information as a catalyst for change. The group’s main focus will be on action and creating change. Although discussion of the iss …
… Our goal is to educate and arm each other on the dangers of stalking, date rape, domestic abuse, and other violence that targets us as women. Our social meetups are a great experience for you to bond with other outgoing women who strive in becoming more confident. No experience is necessary, and owning a firearm is not required. SHE CAN SHOOT© offers consultation services to those who are interested in purchasing a firearm but feel overwhelmed and confused. We can take the confusion out of t …
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This Meetup Group is for RAINN hotline volunteers in the DC area. If you'd like to contact a trained volunteer please visit RAINN's website here: http://www.rainn.org/ or contact the hotline by phone here: 800.656.HOPE RAINN provides support for sexual assault victims and their loved ones through two hotlines at 800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org. Whether you are more comfortable on the telephone or online, RAINN has services that can guide you in your recovery. The National Sex …
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Our group is for any woman who has ever been in a difficult relationship. This relationship may have included domestic violence or any behavior that left you feeling "less than." If you're ready to heal, we can help each other. We are NOT stuck in the past. We are looking forward to and planning for a fantastic future. We'll have chat sessions, social events, and learning opportunties. Most importantly we will help each other make a healthy transition to a more fulfiling life. Togeth …
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… Any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity and any remaining money left over after paying for the venue is donated to RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) I'm a huge supporter of domestic violence & sexual assault victims & survivors. We will support other causes as well but this is our groups main focus. Current program we are supporting: Service : DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER - WOMEN/CHILDREN Organization : LOUDOUN ABUSED WOMEN'S SHELTER (LAWS) Service: AT RISK, LOW INCOME, TEENAG …
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