Journey Center 2021... Top Ten Countdown!
2022 is here… it’s a new year filled with opportunities to stand up against domestic violence and child abuse. Another year to continue to create awareness and let those impacted by abuse know that they are not alone and let our community know 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!
Ten Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
Journey Center knows that everyone deserves all ten of these characteristics in their relationships:
Respect
Trust
Healthy Communication
Equality
Healthy Conflict
Taking Responsibility
Honesty
Independence
Comfortable Pace
Kindness
Nine Warning Signs of Abuse
Knowing the red flags and warning signs of abuse is one thing we can all do to raise awareness and support our loved ones. Learn more here and ask yourself: does your partner…
Embarrass or put you down
Act in a way that scares you
Control who you see, where you go, and what you do
Threaten to hurt or kill you
Intimidate you
Blame you for the abuse
Destroy your property
Pressure you do have sex or do things sexually you don’t want to
Prevent you from making your own choices
Eight Ways to Practice Self-Care
Taking time for ourselves is an important way to recharge and refuel… self-care is not only important but it’s necessary!
Drink water or something warm
Ask for help when you need to
Get outside
Dance!
Make your bed
Read a book
Turn off your phone
Deep breaths
Seven Safety Tips
Safety planning is one step to keeping someone impacted by abuse safe. If you or someone you know need assistance safety planning our 24-Hour Helpline is always available: 216.391.4357 (HELP) or chat with us now.
Safely document the abuse
Talk to trusted friends and family
Save money when you can
Limit your online information
Change/add locks, if you can
Create a go bag
Identify safe areas in your home
Six Things to Say to a Loved One
Knowing what to say or do when you suspect someone you care about is being abused can be difficult. The most important thing we can all do is listen, believe, and remind them that abuse is not their fault. Here are six things you can say to help:
I believe you
Thank you for telling me
I am here for you- no matter what you decide to do
I'm sorry this happened to you
You deserve to feel safe -in your relationships and in your home
This is not your fault
Five Ways to Support Journey Center
It takes all of us to support those impacted by abuse. Here are easy steps you can take:
Subscribe to Journey Center's newsletter
Participate in Journey's Awareness Months & Campaigns
Learn the warning signs of abuse
Share Journey Center's posts, articles, and other information
Four Awareness Campaigns
Throughout the year Journey Center focuses on raising awareness on four important topics. Community involvement and engagement is essential to their success!
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Three Days to Show Off Your Outfit of the Day
Everyone loves to share a good selfie! Journey Center is glad to help everyone show off their outfits on these three important awareness day:
Wear Orange For Love
Ohio Wears Blue Day
Wear Purple Day
Two Messages of Support
These are two important messages from our community to survivors of abuse. Journey Center and our community want everyone to know:
You are never the cause of abuse.
You are worthy. You are special. You are loved.
One Affirmation for the New Year
Feeling frustrated, down, or unsure. Repeat this phrase to yourself whenever you need:
I am enough
Here’s to another year full of awareness, education, and taking steps to bring healthy, safe relationships to everyone!