Blogs

Bilingual/bicultural clinician listening session

Are you a Latin@ mental health clinician who provides therapy to Latin@ parents and children experiencing domestic violence? Your insight, experience, and service are important and we want to hear from you.   July 9, 2025 Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Denver (Convention Center) 550 15th St, Denver, CO 80202 Travel […]

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Conversations Over Cafecito: Let’s talk about teen dating violence

In this powerful episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we sit down with Elianna Gregory—artist, creative director, and the visionary behind the impactful digital campaign That’s Not Love. Through webcomics, storytelling, and bold visual art, Elianna tackles the difficult subject of teen dating violence, sharing her personal journey and the inspiration behind […]

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The mothers who taught me everything

A Mother’s Day Reflection Inspired by an Interview with Vivian Huelgo, CEO of Esperanza United  By Silvana Domke This Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking deeply about the mothers who have shaped my understanding of strength – not just in my personal life, but through the stories I’ve had the honor to […]

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Meet The Learning Community

Connecting people. Sharing knowledge. Ending violence The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, Battered Women’s Justice Project, Esperanza United, The Hotline, and ValorUS® are excited to launch The Learning Community.  The Learning Community is an online center for training, education, and collaboration dedicated to preventing and responding to sexual assault, domestic […]

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Listening circles with Latin@ faith leaders and community members

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), I reflect on the role of religion, faith, and spirituality have in our culture and the importance of gender-based violence (GBV) programs respecting and supporting survivors’ religious affiliations as another way to increase organizational cultural responsiveness.   Mainstream programs are often mindful […]

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