Open Forum Summary: Presidential Executive Orders
April 15, 2025, Sophie Strachan
We want to thank the 40 advocates that attended the Open Forum. We are so grateful for your insight, and hearing from you helps us better understand how ...
What it Means to be an Advocate and a Survivor
April 8, 2025, Sophie Strachan
As unfortunate as it is, it is not uncommon to be a survivor of violence in the USA. It’s no different for advocates working in the SV/DV field. ...
7 Tools to Improve Connection and Community in Your Organization
March 31, 2025, Jeremie Miller
Since the re-election of Donald Tr*mp in November 2024, gender-based violence advocates have felt a growing heaviness. Now, three months into 2025, that weight has only intensified, and ...
The Invisible Load: Non-Promotable Tasks and the Burden on Women
March 22, 2025, Maegan Bradshaw
Picture this: You’re in a team meeting when your manager brings up a task that needs to be assigned. It’s not particularly difficult, but it’s tedious, time-consuming, and ...
Dear RAFT: I’m Being Micromanaged! (response from a leadership pov)
March 4, 2025, Jeremie Miller
Dear RAFT, I’m in a tough situation with a toxic micromanaging director. I’ve been with my organization for about 2 years, and everything has been fine until my supervisor ...
Dear RAFT: I’m Being Micromanaged (response from an advocate’s pov)
March 4, 2025, Maegan Bradshaw
Dear RAFT, I’m in a tough situation with a toxic micromanaging director. I’ve been with my organization for about 2 years, and everything has been fine until my supervisor ...
How PERMA Can Optimize Your Self-Care Plan
February 27, 2025, Sophie Strachan
We all want better for ourselves. We want to thrive and flourish. However, how do we thrive when there are so many barriers to self-care? Whether you feel like you ...
Building Lasting Connections: Tips for Sustaining Your Support Network
February 24, 2025, RAFT Team
Advocacy work thrives on relationships—whether with survivors, your team, or loved ones. These connections provide the emotional resilience needed to navigate the challenges you face every day. Yet, ...
Break Out of Survival Mode
February 17, 2025, Maegan Bradshaw
Living in survival mode feels like treading water—you’re keeping afloat but expending all your energy just to stay in place. When you’re stuck in this state, the brain ...
Setting Boundaries in Volunteer Organizations: Balance Commitment & Self-Care
February 10, 2025, RAFT Team
If you’re volunteering with a sexual violence (SV) or domestic violence (DV) organization, chances are your heart is in the right place—you’re here because you care deeply about ...