Trading the Power and Control Wheel for the Equality Wheel
March 2, 2020, RAFT Team
Almost all those who work in Advocacy know about the Power and Control Wheel. Developed in the early 80s in Duluth, Minnesota by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project ...
5 Physical Practices to Strengthen Your Emotional Health
February 24, 2020, RAFT Team
For most Advocate, days can feel very long. You’re up early to take care of your family before work. You support survivors all day. You’re running errands, preparing ...
4 Things You Need to Know About Domestic Violence
February 10, 2020, RAFT Team
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) defines domestic violence as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of ...
Super Bowl = Super Busy
January 27, 2020, RAFT Team
Most eyes in the US will be on Miami for the Super Bowl on February 2. Whether or not you’re a football fan, it’s easy to fall into ...
Making Community Connections to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
January 13, 2020, RAFT Team
As with all industries, the every-changing nature of shelter work has a predictability. People come, people go, budgets are tight, and staff turnover rates are higher than the ...
You Matter: Taking Stock of Your Value
December 23, 2019, RAFT Team
Do you ever look at yourself in the mirror and admire who you are? Do you welcome the crow’s feet, the gray hairs that keep popping up, and ...
4 Tools to Keep Your Relationships Healthy
December 9, 2019, RAFT Team
When life gets busy, it’s difficult to prioritize relationships. The ones you love the most are often the ones who suffer the most because you trust them to ...
Preparing Volunteers for Domestic Violence Shelter Work
November 25, 2019, RAFT Team
Many people make time to volunteer at a shelter, especially during the holidays. While the extra hands are very much appreciated, most volunteers are not familiar with the ...
Holiday Survival Guide for Shelter Workers
November 11, 2019, RAFT Team
As you head into November, you might feel the need to brace yourself against the urgency and busyness that comes with the holidays and closing out another year. ...
The Difference Between Anger & Violence
October 28, 2019, RAFT Team
Tensions about politics, race, sports teams, and ethics fill the headlines, no matter where you look. We see anger and violence more and more frequently in our culture. ...