Thanksgiving is a special time of year at La Casa’s shelter. Our staff will post a volunteer sheet for residents to sign up to cook different courses in the meal.
Safety & Shelter, When It's Needed Most
Last night 14 women and 16 children spent the night in La Casa's confidentially located emergency safehouse. Why? Risk of serious injury and death skyrockets 75% when victims are considering or taking steps to separate from abusive partners. Two-plus years of pandemic strain has also further limited vulnerable survivors' alternatives, like turning to friends and family.
Driving Access to Support: Collaboration and Co-location
From Homelessness to Safety and Housing: one Survivor's Journey
A Devastating Blow to Survivors and Women's Rights
La Casa x Pride
It is a myth that domestic violence only occurs in heterosexual couples, and the victims are only female. Domestic violence is about power and control, not who you are or who you love.
During the month of June, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Pride Month —we’re celebrating LGBTQ survivors and working to raise awareness of domestic violence within LGBTQ relationships.
Shining A Light On Domestic Violence
3 out of 10 people experienced increased strain in their romantic relationships during the coronavirus pandemic (Blue Shield of California 2021). Conditions were hard for everyone, but not equally. Here at La Casa, calls for help are higher than ever. On our 24-hour statewide, toll-free telephone lines, calls are trending 37% above pre-pandemic levels. On our Text Support Line, conversations have surged 200%.
What can you do? If you see something, say something. If you are worried about someone, ask. If you don’t know what to do after you ask, it’s easier than you think: listen, offer support, ask how you can help.