Create strong communities

A thriving, healthy community is one that upholds the inherent value, dignity and rights of all people. Violence against women is an impediment to sustainable development and thriving communities; it is a human rights violation and public health epidemic. Violence against women does not have to be a part of our world or communities.

Treat people with kindness where ever you go in an effort to:

• help build healthy, respectful relationships
• show compassion for others
• support human dignity
• honor the rights of all people to live free from violence

⁠Recognize we all have equal value
Reflect on how many groups in our society have been marginalized and oppressed and help change that for our future.⁠
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Listen to and support survivors
Help people feel that what they experienced was not their fault and was not deserved. ⁠
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Start a conversation with friends, family or coworkers on the topic of sexual assault or domestic abuse
You will raise awareness and learn how others view these issues.⁠
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Your actions create a ripple that will become a wave of change in ending violence against women.⁠

Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan

Reach us 24/7: (800) 275-1995 or (231) 347-0082