When Hannah* first came to the Violence Prevention Center, she wasn't in immediate crisis. She wasn't looking for an emergency shelter or legal assistance. She simply knew something wasn't right. For years, she had struggled to trust her own instincts. Setting boundaries felt nearly impossible, and she often found herself putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own. She couldn't explain why she felt so stuck, only that she wanted things to be different. As counseling conti

When people think about domestic violence or sexual violence services, they often picture crisis response—hotlines, shelters, counseling, or court advocacy. Those services are essential, but prevention and healing often begin much earlier. For many survivors, the first person they tell is not an advocate. It may be a coworker, teacher, healthcare provider, pastor, friend, or someone else they trust. Sometimes disclosures are direct, and sometimes they come in the form of ques

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