Reporters have a hard time articulating the words “domestic violence” or “intimate terrorism.” They prefer “troubled relationship” or “messy divorce.” If a stranger beats the crap out of us, they […]
It is our job as advocates to meet the needs of the women who walk through our doors. – Kit Gruelle, domestic violence advocate What an amazing concept! I will […]
It’s not always easy to just leave. Mark your calendars! After Private Violence won a Sundance Award, HBO decided to premiere the documentary on October 20. I recommend it highly because […]
The Fledgling Fund is a private foundation driven by the passionate belief that film can inspire a better world. They aspire to move audiences from passive viewers to motivated citizens […]
Wa-Hoo! The Sundance Institute just announced documentary film grant winners. I am beyond ecstatic to share that Private Violence won in the Production/Post-Production category: Private Violence (U.S.A.) Director: Cynthia Hill Have you […]
The New York Times published this amazing op-ed by Courtney Queeney on June 30. Ms. Queeney is an award-winning poet and abuse survivor who lives in Chicago. “The View From […]
By Cindy Waitt, guest columnist 2012 brought school bullying to the front of the line of topics nationally, and rightfully so. It’s serious, it’s important, and it’s pervasive. The statistics […]
Memorial Day has been gradually morphing from a celebration of war to a celebration of loved ones who are no longer with us. Cindy Waitt at the Waitt Foundation is writing a […]
Anne Caroline Drake 