Two great events to choose between to watch live! Catch the recording of the other event later on YouTube. Doorways' Mother's Day e-cards are now available for order! Order Now Today at Noon! Two great events to choose between to watch live! Catch the recording of the other event later on YouTube. Panel Discussion: COVID-19 and Homelessness in Arlington Join Diana Ortiz, Doorways' President and CEO; Kasia Shaw, Director of Medical Respite & Nursing Services at A-SPAN; and Cicely Whitfield, Chief Program Officer at Bridges to Independence for a virtual discussion about how COVID-19 has impacted people experiencing homelessness, as well as the agencies that serve them, and how you can help as the crisis continues. Register Now Project PEACE 2021 SAAPM Series: Sexual Violence in Prisons During this session, presenters will provide an overview of prison culture, discuss the history of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and its implementation in Arlington. Presenters will also explore barriers and creating opportunities for reporting, the dynamics to partnerships between sexual assault direct service agencies, and strategies for preventing sexual violence. Register Now SAAPM Denim Day (April 28) Wearing jeans on Denim Day is become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual harassment, abuse, assault, and rape. Learn More Project PEACE 2021 SAAPM Series: Faces of Disclosure (April 29) With consideration of culture and race, this session will explore why it may be difficult to disclose, motivations for disclosure, who survivors often choose to disclose their experiences to, and trauma-informed approaches to responding. Register Now How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Assault When a friend, family member or coworker discloses that they have experienced sexual violence, including rape and sexual assault, you may be the first person with whom the survivor shares their story. The assault may have happened recently or long ago. Your reaction to their disclosure is critical. There are many things you can do to support the survivor and empower them in their healing process. Get Tips Special thanks to the following partners for sponsoring Doorways during SAAPM! SAAPM Safe Spaces Sponsor Saint Katherine Ladies Philoptochos Society Interested in sponsoring a future awareness month? Please contact Jami Fancher at [email protected]. SAAPM Champions SAAPM Awareness Allies Angelee Oh, LMT In the News Finding the Strength to Leave: One Woman's Story of Domestic Abuse "In her new book, Assume Nothing, Selvaratnam chronicles how domestic violence took away her voice, how she managed to get it back, and her decision to use it to help other women find their way to freedom." Listen Now Drive-Thru Deeds Swing by our office on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to drop off these items: Size 5 Diapers Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Options+ Anti-Colic Baby Bottles (8 ounce) Sippy Cups Disinfecting Wipes For donation drop-off instructions, please contact Joy Myers at [email protected] or (703) 504-9290. Thank you for keeping our shelters stocked with critical supplies! Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate any time. 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-237-0881 ‌ ‌ ‌ Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!