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With your support, Doorways can welcome new families into our care, and care for those who are with us today. |
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Arlington Honors Survivors During Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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"In Arlington specifically, through the youth risk behavior survey conducted in high schools, 25% of high school girls in Arlington report that a dating partner used a form of emotional abuse with them, such as calling them names or putting them down. Of that 25%, one-fifth of those girls reported being sexually assaulted by the person they are dating." |
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Doorways Serves Survivors in Arlington and the City of Falls Church |
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Doorways provides survivors, including youth, 24/7 crisis support, information and referrals through our 24-hour hotline (703-237-0881). We offer services including hospital accompaniment, individual or group counseling, and mobile advocacy. |
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Stopping Abuse Before It Starts |
Are you interested in learning more about Doorways' emerging prevention program for youth? |
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Homelessness is historically undercounted in the census. Can a count during coronavirus get it right? |
"Experts say that people experiencing homelessness have been undercounted for decades. This year it is especially critical to accurately account for homeless populations because of a looming wave of pandemic-induced evictions that will probably incite a surge in homelessness and amplify the need for resources. While annual point-in-time counts track homelessness, the 2020 Census determines the distribution of funding from federal assistance housing programs such as the Community Development Block Grants." |
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How to spot signs of trauma in children during COVID-19 |
"The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for parents and children in ways both big and small, but for a smaller subset of children, it hasn't just been hard; it has been traumatic." |
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Have more at home than you need? Swing by our office on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to drop off items you may have "extra" of at home.
Please contact Joy Myers at [email protected] or (703) 504-9290 for donation drop-off instructions. |
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This week's items:
- Cleaning supplies (spray, wipes, soap, etc.)
- Personal care items (full-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc.)
- Hand sanitizer
- Target gift cards
Thank you for keeping our shelters stocked with critical supplies!
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Coming Soon: Holiday Wishes |
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The Holiday Wishes campaign starts soon! |
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Every year, we rely on you, our generous community of supporters, to help make holiday wishes come true for our clients. Look for Holiday Wishes sign-up information in upcoming emails to take part in this favorite annual tradition! |
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Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate now. |
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24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: |
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