October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope is here to help you become more aware of domestic violence in the community and provide support to those who are affected by it every day.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope hosted the eighth annual Defense and Donuts event for more than 40 participants. The event included a hands-on demonstration of self-defense tactics and raised awareness about domestic violence.
The annual Color Fun Run hosted by CPN House of Hope at Raymond Peltier Park raises awareness during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
As we enter the summer months, families are packing up for vacation, kids are finally escaping class and the weather is sure to change. But along with the rise in temps comes a rise in domestic violence cases for shelter advocates and hotlines.
CPN House of Hope’s Kayla Woody writes about the techniques often used to gain and maintain power and control over another in an abusive relationship.
Join the CPN House of Hope for a FREE self defense class on Friday, August 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center.
The CPN House of Hope brought acknowledgment to the #MMIW movement with a remembrance walk to honor the murdered and missing and to bring education to the community about this plague of violence that is being turned against our Native women and children.
Domestic Violence Advocate Melody Ybarra with House of Hope and CPN Police Sergeant Donnie Lewis received a scholarship to attend the Conference on Crimes Against Women, which is held annually in Dallas.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Grand Casino Hotel & Resort’s Security Training Department hosted a two-day Security Training Academy including a special presentation from CPN House of Hope’s Prevention Specialist Kayla Woody. “We discussed what signs to pay attention to with casino patrons and employees to better assist them with safety and security,” Woody said.
Bringing resources together from all over the community, in one place to help those who need a fresh start.