{"id":488,"date":"2020-10-07T01:24:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T01:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divi.ameravant.com\/nonprofitkinect\/?p=488"},"modified":"2022-12-14T01:25:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T01:25:27","slug":"learn-about-how-domestic-violence-solutions-is-finding-creative-ways-to-pivot-their-important-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nonprofitkinect.org\/learn-about-how-domestic-violence-solutions-is-finding-creative-ways-to-pivot-their-important-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn about how Domestic Violence Solutions is Finding Creative Ways to Pivot their Important Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

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October was first designated as National Domestic Violence Month in 1981 by the\u00a0<\/span>National Coalition Against Domestic Violence<\/a><\/span>. It was initially begun as a Day of Unity to connect battered women\u2019s advocates across the country.<\/h4>\n

Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It\u2019s not just punches and black eyes — it\u2019s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It\u2019s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.<\/p>\n

Since the Violence Against Women Act passed in 1994, we\u2019ve come a long way. This landmark legislation, led by then Senator Joe Biden, combined new provisions that hold offenders accountable and provide programs and services for victims. Between 1993 and 2010, the overall rate of domestic violence dropped nearly two-thirds and state laws have reformed to address issues such as dating abuse in the workplace, stalking, employment discrimination and more.<\/p>\n

I invited our local organization,\u00a0<\/span>Domestic Violence Solutions<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(DVS), to tell us how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their service delivery, to describe their basic services, to talk about special activities planned for October, ways they collaborate with others, and ways you can support them financially. Read below about the impressive work this vital organization is providing for our local residents.<\/p>\n

How has the COVID-19 virus affected your service delivery?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Jan Campbell, E.D. Domestic Violence Solutions<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cDespite the boundaries that this pandemic has placed on us, DVS has successfully continued to serve many victims, survivors and families, house those in need in our shelters, and advocate for our clients,\u201d explained Jan Campbell, Executive Director of DVS.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 has definitely shifted the way DVS completes day-to-day tasks. We are constantly focusing on how we can keep our advocates and families safe, while helping our community as much as possible. During this pandemic, we have made the following changes to our services:<\/p>\n