Courage Connection

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 💟
Here are some tips for supporting LGBTQ+ survivors of interpersonal violence.

You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

05/29/2026

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026🥳

We wish all of the 2026 graduates in the Champaign-Urbana community the best of luck in their future endeavors!

You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

05/28/2026

"We uncover the truth and hold the powerful to account."

Today we recognize Amnesty International Day. Amnesty International is a global movement committed to creating a future where human rights are enjoyed by everyone. Everyone, including victims of domestic violence, deserve basic human rights, and we thank Amnesty International for fighting for those rights.

You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

05/27/2026

Did you know❓

According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, "an average of 24 people per minute are victims of r**e, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year".

Find more facts here: https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/

You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

05/21/2026

Register today for the Parent/Caregiver Academy series. Courage Connection will join in the discussion on June 30th. Hope to see you there!
Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club Champaign, IL

"Too often, we forget that discipline really means to teach, not to punish." — Dr. Daniel J. Siegel

Next week at RRCPA, we will switch gears to focus on discipline in parenthood. This will be an enlightening workshop facilitated by Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers, Executive Director, Champaign County Children's Advocacy Center (CAC). Her expert experience in children's advocacy, coupled with her work with parents, creates a powerful conversation on how to protect and discipline children appropriately.

Join us Tuesday, May 26th & Saturday, May 30th!
Workshop Title: Violence-free Discipline: Behavior as Communication, Discipline as Communication

Tuesday, May 26, 6:00-7:30 PM at Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, 504 E Grove St, Champaign, IL 61820
SIGN-UP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UYa9rsRRBD

Saturday, May 30, 12:00 - 1:30 PM at Urbana Free Library 210 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
SIGN-UP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TifAeH64Nf

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05/20/2026

Today we honor Officer Oberheim and support the efforts of the Champaign Police Department to care for the wellness of their officers.

You are not alone.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is remembering fallen officer Chris Oberheim, five years after he was shot and killed in the line of duty. As officers still heal and …

05/20/2026

"Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up.” - Mary Holloway

You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

05/18/2026

True or False?

Domestic violence is only physical, mental or emotional.
- False, DV can be physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, verbal, financial, or digital and includes stalking and neglect.

Experiencing DV can impact your long-term mental and physical health.
- True, studies have shown that people who have experienced DV (a form of chronic stress) are at an increased risk for not only mental health impacts such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, but also at higher risk for gastrointestinal issues, sleep disturbances, headaches, and chronic pain among many more long-term health effects.

Did any of these answers surprise you?

You are not alone. 💜
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

05/17/2026

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia🏳️‍🌈

Around the world, homophobic and transphobic attitudes persist, resulting in stigma, violence and barriers to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Empowered LGBTQI+ communities can challenge stigma and improve services, leading to better health, well-being and protections of human rights.

“Everyone – in all our beautiful diversities – has the right to sexual and reproductive healthcare and protection from violence.”💜

You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

05/15/2026

Trauma Informed Care💜
What is it and why is it important?
A trauma-informed approach to care seeks to understand the bigger picture of the client's life, asking "what happened to you?" instead of "what's wrong with you?"
Trauma informed care is important because it can help patients feel safer, allowing them to engage more wholly in their health care services. Creating comfortable and trustworthy relationships with a provider also increases the likelihood of better long-term health outcomes.

Learn more about Trauma Informed Care: https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care/

You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.