This week, northeast Ohio was rocked by media stories about two prominent, local citizens accused of and arrested for violence against women. While these incidents will ultimately play out in our legal system, we realize that seeing stories about domestic violence and/or child abuse in the news and on social media can be triggering.
Read MoreOver the last 25 years Shelly Dudas has helped thousands of victim/survivors of domestic violence and child abuse in Cuyahoga County heal from trauma. She is a fierce social justice advocate committed to changing unjust practices that harm individuals in our community. Shelly Dudas is committed to ending domestic violence and child abuse through education, advocacy, and systemic change.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Journey Center for Safety and Healing is pleased to announce that Robin Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed to the additional role of interim Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2024. Robin joined Journey in April 2021, from Intermuseum Conservation Association, where she was Director of Finance and Operations.
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The Board of Directors of Journey Center for Safety and Healing would like to announce that our CEO, Melissa Graves, will be departing her position at Journey Center effective January 31, 2024.
Read MoreNo matter what actions we take, big or small- it takes all of us doing our part to support someone impacted by abuse. Those who have experienced or been impacted by domestic violence and child abuse are often isolated by their abusers- making it difficult to ask for help.
Read MoreMay is Supervised Visitation Awareness Month and today, May 14, is Supervised Visitation Awareness Day- a day and month dedicated to raise awareness about the need and impact of supervised visitation.
Journey Center wants to recognize the important work our Safe & Sound Supervised Visitation Center does to support children and families.
Read MoreAll types of violence within an intimate relationship are unacceptable, whether that includes verbal abuse, coercive control, physical violence, or other types of abuse. But what we have learned over the years in the field of intimate partner violence, is that some abusive relationships are more at risk for serious harm, including lethal or near-lethal violence.
Read MoreBig or small- it takes all of us doing our part to support someone impacted by abuse. Those who have experienced or been impacted by domestic violence and child abuse are often isolated by their abusers- making it difficult to ask for help.
We can all take steps to let everyone know that they are loved and that they deserve safe relationships. Here are some things you can do to support those who have been impacted by abuse:
Read More2022 is just around the corner… a new year filled with opportunities to stand up against domestic violence and child. A year to continue to create awareness and let those impacted by abuse know that they are not alone and that everyone deserves relationships build on love, respect, and safety.
Journey Center wants to take a moment to look back at highlights from our year with a renewed hope and energy to support safety, healing, and breaking cycles. Take a look below!
Read MoreCarol Carbary, Journey Center’s chief development and engagement officer, was recognized recently as the Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Cleveland. The annual award was conferred as part of AFP’s National Philanthropy Day festivities.
Read MoreCarolina Phillips, a domestic relations justice system advocate for Journey Center for Safety and Healing, was recognized recently as one of the 100+ Latinos Cleveland Must Know.
The recognition program was created last year to elevate the profile of outstanding members of the Latino/Hispanic community in Greater Cleveland so as to create greater visibility and more professional and leadership opportunities for members of the community. This year’s program was also presented by Hispanic Star, a nationwide collective dedicated to unifying the Latino and Hispanic community.
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Domestic violence thrives in silence. To be able to support and help victims and survivors, and to prevent domestic violence in the future, we all need to talk about it. As a supporter of domestic violence victims and survivors, we need you to help us spread the word and get involved during Journey Center's Week of Action!
We hope you'll join us during this important week, and all month long, to let individuals impacted by domestic violence know that they are not alone and to engage advocates, partners, and our community in starting this important conversation.
Read MoreJourney’s Domestic Violence Housing First Initiative will quickly connect domestic violence victims to stable housing, regardless of whether or not they come into Shelter. Gaining self-sufficiency away from an abuser has tremendous ripple effects throughout the survivor’s family and community. Children are no longer exposed to abuse; survivors are less like to lose their job; the health, homeless, and child welfare systems may be used less; and the generational cycle of violence and poverty is more likely to end.
Read MoreProviding basic education on topics relating to domestic violence, dating violence, and child abuse is critical to building awareness and addressing these public health crises in our community. Part of that work includes Journey Center’s Prevention and Community Education Program (PACE).
PACE provides professional training, community education, outreach, and referral information to other organizations and individuals in our community that may be working with individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and/or child abuse. This includes: professional trainings, outreach, and educational classes.
Have you ever felt unsafe in your home? Individuals and families living in homes where domestic violence occurs often feel unsafe and unsure where to go or who to turn to. When making the choice to leave an abusive relationship knowing that you are going to a safe, welcoming place may make the process of leaving easier.
Read MoreSafe & Sound is the only one of its kind in Cuyahoga County helping high-risk, high-conflict families in need of safe, supervised visits. The program meets a critical need in the community by increasing the safety of the child(ren) and the residential parent or guardian when domestic violence, mental health or substance abuse is an issue, or when other significant life challenges may put the child(ren) at risk.
Read MoreThe work of Journey Center's Justice System Advocacy Program Advocates is to provide victims of domestic violence with services that research has shown to make them safer. Advocates demystify the court process, alert victims to potential consequences of the arrest of the abuser, explain next steps, and, most importantly provide support and access to resources they may need going forward.
Read MoreJourney Center for Safety and Healing, formerly Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center (DVCAC), is excited to unveil our new name and logo in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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