Survivor Story: Why I Walk
In this powerful blog, one survivor shares why she walked with us at this year’s Stand Up & Stride. We are grateful that she and so many other survivors joined us to create domestic violence awareness and to celebrate their bright new beginnings. WHY I WALK by Lauren Musielak I walk for myself. I keep…
VOLUNTEER PROFILE: COAST GUARD GMC IAN KEANE
Coast Guard GMC Ian Keane serves the community by day and, through his volunteer efforts with Hubbard House, also on many of his days off, nights and weekends! What has his experience been like? We asked and he answered. Below, find the responses of the honorable Ian – military man, toy store decorator, gift card…
Survivor Story: Tami
Tami lived with her boyfriend, Tom, in a remote area of Jacksonville. As such, when Tom began to beat her, there were no neighbors to hear her cries; furthermore, she had no support system, so she had no friends or family to turn to and no safe place to run. Daily, Tami awoke feeling trapped…
#YouAreNotAlone: Our Campaign to End Domestic Violence
Studies estimate that every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten in the United States. For domestic violence victims, the feeling of isolation can be paralyzing. But, change will come if we speak out. That’s why we are introducing our social media campaign, #YouAreNotAlone: to show support and let victims know that we stand…
Helping Kids Feel Safe through Boundary Building
The new school year is underway, but your children will learn some of their most valuable lessons outside the classroom. One of these is the importance of setting good boundaries. Everyone has different comfort levels, and people need different amounts of personal space to feel safe. When kids understand this, they are more likely to…
“If not now, then when? If not you, then who?” – one intern’s journey.
The first time domestic violence became a part of my frame of reference was one evening in January when my neighbor was abused by her partner. I was listening to music and folding laundry when I heard three horrifying screams from an apartment nearby. Those screams sent my heart racing and I became overwhelmed by…
Counseling victims & addressing the mental health needs of our community
Hubbard House provides therapeutic counseling to domestic violence victims, while also helping to build the mental health capacity of Jacksonville.
“Hi I’m Natasha,” I said to a room full of children, as I pulled up a chair that was entirely way too small for my six foot frame. Children are often humorous, gregarious and lively and this time was no different. However, I wasn’t shadowing an after care school program, I was sitting in a…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This April, the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign will focus on campus sexual violence prevention. The goal of SAAM 2015 is to support campuses in creating a culture of prevention and effective, trauma-informed response. Everyone has a role to play in creating safer campuses. It’s time to act to create learning environments where…
#Whyistayed
If you’ve been on social media the past week, you’ve probably seen posts with #WhyIStayed incorporated into them. The hashtag began trending nationwide after disturbing video footage was released showing Janay Palmer being knocked unconscious and dragged out of an elevator by former Baltimore Raven’s football player, Ray Rice. The incident occurred in February between…