Focused on Ending Violence

Be the Change - Break the Silence

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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. And to talk about domestic violence, we need others to fully understand what it is.As a supporter of domestic violence victims and survivors, we need you to help us spread the word this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This year’s DVAM theme is #Every1KnowsSome1 to highlight the fact that domestic violence can happen to anyone and is more prevalent than people realize. Both [Women in Need, Inc.] and NNEDV...

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Connie Pettitt's Retirement

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Dear Friends, It is with a somber heart filled with gratitude that I share after serving 12 years at Women In Need, that Feb 15th will be my last day. It has been an honor to foster new and ongoing community relationships, to serve the hurting, and to build family violence awareness in Hunt, Rockwall, and Rains Counties. Together we have grown so many important and critical programs to accomplish our mission and vision. Our passion, to see our communities safe, and the many wonderful connections forged has enabled us all to see great accomplishments and changes here at WIN....

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