Faces of Hope

You're not asking too much. Surround yourself with those who honor your boundaries; removing people who don't respect them is essential for your well-being and personal growth.

Haven't made it over to Faces of Hope's new downtown Boise location? Take a quick virtual walkthrough. https://lnkd.in/gNe5nQ5H

This is one of the spookiest things you'll see all day: the different personas abusers take on. And no, they don't just stumble into these personas at a Halloween costume store - abuse is learned behavior. As you can see, abusers come in many forms, each with their own harmful tactics. Some may use intimidation, making you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells. Others manipulate, twisting words and realities to make you doubt yourself. Some isolate you from loved ones, while others use physical violence or threats of violence to maintain control. What abuser archetype would you add? If you find yourself in a situation where these tactics are being employed against you, please reach out for help. www.facesofhopeidaho.org You are not alone. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Unfortunately, everyone knows someone.

As the chilly weather sets in, we haven't been able to keep up with the requests for winter items, and we need your help! The most dangerous time in a victim's journey is often when they're attempting to leave their abuser and cannot return home, so they only have the clothes on their back. We are in need of coats, hats, boots, and gloves for clients facing abuse - men's, women's, and children's in all sizes. How can you help? Challenge your coworkers/book club/friend group to purchase an item the next time they're at Walmart, Target, Costco, or Ross and host a winter clothing drive. We can accept donated items Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm at both locations. Boise - 209 W Main St Meridian - 1850 S Eagle Rd We kindly ask that all items be new (with the exception of homemade items, like crocheted hats). This ensures that we honor the dignity of our clients, providing them with clean, quality items that help restore their sense of self-worth during a difficult time. Your thoughtful donation can make a powerful difference in someone's life, offering not just material support, but a message of respect and care during crisis. Financial abuse is more common than not for our clients. It's a really empowering and important part of their healing journey to receive something new and purchased just for them, sometimes for the first time in decades. Thank you in advance. We are grateful for this community. 💜

What a day! Thank you Albertsons Companies and Procter & Gamble for partnering with Faces of Hope on the Purple (em)Power Event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Hundreds of people, in Boise and across the nation, heard powerful testimonies of survivors of DV and learned valuable insights into what to do if they’re in an abusive relationship or if they know someone who is. In addition to co-hosting the event, Albertsons Companies’ WIIN covered the entire cost of the event and Procter & Gamble have made a generous donation of hygiene items to Faces of Hope. THANK YOU for your commitment to improving the lives of people in our community! A huge shout out to our incredible hosts and panelists who captivated the audience. And a HUGE shout out to Mandee Day, who I am continually amazed by. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for your vulnerability and vision for this event.

Are you familiar with gentle parenting? Gentle parenting is an evidence-based approach to raising emotionally stable, respectful, and independent children. Through empathy, clear boundaries, and positive discipline, gentle parenting helps kids develop emotional regulation and understand consequences. This style supports healthy, resilient relationships and lifelong emotional health. Read more from our victim advocate Sophie 👇 https://lnkd.in/dPPKgGmh

Gentle reminders to be kind to yourself. We are all doing the best we can, and our best looks different in some seasons of our lives.

🤫🙅♀️Let's talk about it. Asking a child to keep a secret is a common tactic of abusers. It is best to teach your child that if someone tells them to keep a secret, they should ALWAYS tell you what the secret is. You can discuss hypothetical situations with your children, such as the difference between a surprise and a secret. A surprise is something that everyone will know soon, like what you bought mom for her birthday. A secret is something that someone tells you not to tell anyone. Touch, photos, movies, rule-breaking, or gifts you've been given are never secrets. No matter what, always make sure you tell a child who discloses an adult's "secret" that you believe them. Abusers are able to convince children to keep secrets because they tell them no one will believe them. More boundary tips: https://ow.ly/vbsh50TTLFE

Someone's clothing is NEVER an invitation for sexual activity. The question 'But what were you wearing?' is victim blaming. Whether or not you personally would wear a revealing costume is irrelevant—everyone deserves respect and autonomy over their body. Until we can shift the conversation from attire to accountability, we must keep talking about the basics of consent. A coerced yes is not a yes. An intoxicated yes is not a yes. A fearful yes is not a yes. Spooky season is supposed to be fun, not an excuse for sexual abuse.

A big thank you to Meridian Scheels for their generous donation of socks to Faces of Hope! These essential items will clothe survivors of abuse in our community. Leaving an abusive situation can be one of the most dangerous times in a survivor's journey, and returning for something as small as a change of clothes can be fatal. Your commitment to helping those in need makes a real difference! Faces of Hope provides a safety net of crisis intervention services for men, women, and children experiencing abuse, in two Treasure Valley locations. 🏠Faces of Hope Meridian: 1850 S Eagle Rd 🏠Faces of Hope Boise: 209 W Main St For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/g3tfTn9v.