February Marks Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Join Unity House and wear orange on February 14th to help raise awareness about dating abuse among teenagers. Did you know that a comparison of intimate partner violence rates between teens and adults reveals that teens are at higher risk of intimate partner abuse? Learn the facts and how… more
Identification, some money, possibly some tissues. Or a hairbrush, some makeup, maybe even snacks and toys for the children. Imagine if that’s all you had. What if you found yourself seeking refuge in a shelter for victims of domestic violence and arrived with just your purse, along with your children? For Lisa Carson, a woman… more
LEP = Limited English Proficiency How can you help someone if you don’t speak the same language? If are among the providers offering services to victims of domestic violence, you may be familiar with the challenges of communicating with someone who has limited proficiency in your native language. Check out this offering for providers of… more
It takes a village In recognition of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month staff and friends from St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care – Troy donated two car loads of goods and personal care items to Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program. The St. Peter’s Health Partners Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program was one of the locations hosting the… more
Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program celebrated DV Awareness Month with an Awareness Event and Art Show at The Arts Center for the Capital Region in downtown Troy. Sponsored by Albany Medical Center, the event showcased the artwork of survivors of domestic violence and honored the community collaboration needed to address the issue in our… more
Their names are Liza Ellen Warner and Nikki L. Hart. Two women who were murdered in separate instances at the hands of their batterers. Today, their parents each advocate for awareness of the crime of domestic violence and access to resources for victims seeking refuge. To that end, Saturday will be a great day for… more
We’ve often heard the phrase, ‘It takes a village…’ In no area is this more true when it comes to meeting the needs of victims of domestic violence (DV). At Unity House, we often focus on talking about the community collaboration among various partners and stakeholders when it comes to addressing the serious issue of… more
We got a call the other day. A young woman wanted to do a personal fundraiser for Sojourner Place, Unity House’s shelter for victims of domestic violence. Our shelter is a 33 bed facility that is always at capacity. Victims and survivors who can’t be housed there work with our advocates to find safe arrangements,… more
October Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program has a full month of outreach and awareness events scheduled for October. These efforts not only bring attention to the issue of domestic violence (DV), but also offer a chance to highlight the community collaboration needed to address the issue of domestic violence in… more
October will mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month Have you heard the sobering statistic that one in four women will fall victim to domestic violence or DV, as it’s called? Some would say this issue is at epidemic proportions in our community. One thing is sure, intimate partner violence and dating abuse take a village to… more