Becky's Fund

Freedom from domestic violence. It's our right®

“The future depends on what we do in the present
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eason for abused women to remain with their abuser.
~Program: Financial Literacy
Through our Financial Literacy Program, we teach survivors how to achieve financial liberation and independence through coursework on budgeting, retirement, and family planning; supported in 2012 by Northwestern Mutual and TD Bank.
*Last year, we helped about 30 women and this year we look to assist over 40 women and their families.

*Issue: The highest rate of dating violence occurs between 16 to 24 years old.
~Program: National Domestic Violence College Tour
Our National Domestic Violence College Tour, which has reached over 45 campuses nationwide provides educational workshops, teaching male and female college students the warning signs of an abusive relationship and how to help an accountable bystander, and is sponsored by respective colleges, universities and student groups.
*We have reached over 50 schools and over 10,000 students over the past 7 years.

*Issue: 50-80% of teens know a peer in a violent relationship and nearly 80% of physically abused girls in their relationship remain to date their abuser.
~Program: Becoming Your Own Heroine
Through our “Becoming Your Own Heroine” Program, we collaborate with the Girl Scouts and youth organizations to train and educate “tweens” on dating violence, self-defense, and artistic expression; supported in 2010 by McDonalds.
*Over the last 5 years of the program, we have reached over 1,000 young girls.

*Issue: Due to domestic violence being a gendered crime and problem, work must be done with men and boys to teach them how to become allies to women and girls.
~Program: Men of Code
Through our “Men of CODE" program, we are partnering with DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Friendship Collegiate High School to create a new program that engages men and boys to become leaders and allies in the movement to end violence against women. MoC represents Men of Character and Ownership, Dedicated to Leading by Example.
*We will be working with over 400 young men from 2013 - 2015 in this program.

*Issue: Veterans with PTSD are 2-3 times more likely than veterans without PTSD to engage in intimate partner violence.
~Program: Peace at Home
Through our "Peace at Home" program, we partner with mental health professionals, military, and affected military families to address the effects of PTSD on the family unit and provide support to prevent su***de and increased violence to family members.
*We look forward to working with over 25 families during 2013.

12/06/2024

Building Community.

Creating a community against domestic violence involves educating the community, building support among key stakeholders, advocating for change and raising funds to create impact.

Thank you to everyone who helped us build community this past Monday, Dec 2 at >>Drive to End DV>>

Thank you for pulling up, showing up and standing with us against domestic violence.

12/06/2024

It takes a village.

It takes each of us to see how we can all play a role in creating a future free from domestic violence.

Thank you to everyone who helped make >>Drive to End DV>> a success.
Without your support, our work is not possible.

12/06/2024

Connection.

Did you know that hugging releases oxytocin

which helps to form new neural connections,
improve memory and learning, and
promote social and emotional skills?

Hugging can be a powerful way to establish and maintain emotional connections between men and boys. Hugging can promote feelings of trust, empathy and support.

Through and our work with men and boys, we are grateful for the opportunity to inspire men and boys to not only prioritize their mental health, but also find connection and lead by example.

12/06/2024

Laws Matter.

Ohio House Bill 111 will increase sentencing for specific domestic violence crimes, which will also help survivors by providing more time for them to take measures to ensure their safety such as moving, filing to protect their private information, and enrolling children into different school districts.

Bill 111, unanimously passed by both the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives, increases the current minimum sentence for third-degree domestic violence from 9 months to 12 months. It also offers specific protections for pregnant survivors by increasing the minimum for knowingly abusing them from 6 months in jail to at least a year in prison.

States can use Bill 111 as a model to create stronger legislation to support survivors the way they need and deserve.

12/05/2024

UN Women reports that countries with domestic violence laws have lower rates of domestic violence - 9.5% - than countries who do not - 16.1%. The impact of legislation demonstrates that domestic violence is a public health crisis that requires government attention.

Iraqi women have been protesting in Baghdad and across the nation in response to proposed amendments to the 1959 Personal Status law.

This proposed amendment is one of many attempts by Parliament to change the Personal Status law, particularly the jurisdiction secular law has over marriage matters. This amendment proposes that couples have the choice to be married under secular or religious law. There is concern among activists and researchers alike that under religious law, the age of consent will significantly drop, seeing how some clerics have suggested nine-years-old as an appropriate age to marry.

This upcoming Monday, Parliament must vote against these amendments to protect girls and young women from child marriage and domestic violence.

We stand with the Iraqi women who have been protesting in Baghdad and across the country since August to fight back.

UN Women
Amnesty International

12/05/2024

Because of you, >> Drive to End DV >> was a success.

Thank You
Sponsors Vanbridge Paul Juergensen with Merrill Lynch
Guests, Board Members, , interns .e and Chair of event, Jason Kampf.

Together, we can create a future free from domestic violence.

12/04/2024

Numbers don’t lie.

Laws CAN create change and impact how survivors can get help and heal after leaving abuse.

12/04/2024

We are grateful for your support and helping us >> Drive to End DV >>

Due to your support, Becky’s Fund is able to sustain our mission - preventing and ending domestic violence.

12/04/2024

“Eliminating violence against women and girls is my life’s work.”

As part of the campaign, Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson shares why the cycle of misogyny must be stopped in schools - and, more importantly, how exactly the government is going to do it.

12/04/2024

On Monday, Dec 2, we came together as a community to F1 Arcade to >> Drive to End DV >>

and as a collective, stand up against domestic violence and raise critical funds to sustain our mission - ending and preventing domestic violence.

Thank you to everyone who made >> Drive to End DV >> possible:
Our sponsors Vanbridge Paul Juergensen with Merrill Lynch
Guests, Board Members, Volunteers, interns .e and Chair of event, Jason Kampf.

Together we can create a future free from domestic violence.

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

12/03/2024

Today is Tuesday and we hope
you can help us build more and hit our fundraising goals!

We want to ensure we fully fund 3 schools for to create the next generation of male allies in the work to end and prevent domestic violence.

Check the link in our bio to help us hit our Giving Tuesday goals!

12/02/2024

Gisele Pelicot’s decision to have a public hearing against the over 50 men who r***d her over the course of a decade demands the nation’s attention to the r**e culture that permitted this to happen. Over 400 French organizations called for demonstrations last week with thousands of women protesting in the streets across France.

In response, Equality Minister Salima Saa revealed new initiatives addressing the current inadequate systems address sexual violence. The government will expand the amount of hospitals to which survivors can report, establish a helpline dedicated specifically to suspected drugging incidents, and increase the emergency budget for domestic violence survivors.

However, for the protestors and women’s rights associations this is not enough. They understand that there needs to be a widespread reform of the legal framework through which sexual violence is addressed.

12/02/2024

Ending the relationship doesn’t always mean that the danger ends for a survivor.

Statistics show that 75% of domestic violence murders happen after the victim leaves.

This is why it’s critical to prioritize safety and provide support for survivors as they navigate leaving an abusive situation. Leaving is a brave and complex process, and survivors deserve protection, understanding, and resources to help them stay safe and heal.
Let’s work together to raise awareness, hold abusers accountable, and create a world where survivors can live without fear and further violence.

12/01/2024

Domestic violence can be prevented.

How?

🍍By teaching how to create healthy relationships.

🍍By teaching how to recognize the red flags of unhealthy relationships.

🍍By teaching how to be an ally and how to respond to someone who reaches out for help.

Becky’s Fund strives to prevent domestic violence through our violence prevention work, empowering people to take action and become allies.

Together, we can shift the needle, change the culture, create more safe spaces and help survivors find the support they need and deserve to feel safe, seen, and believed.

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⏰Every 10 minutes, a woman killed by a partner or family member. 🗓️Today is November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls and starts the #16days of Activism campaign which ends on December 10, Human Rights Day. 📣During these #16days we are calling attention to the severity and scale of domestic abuse while inspiring action. 🫶Join us. Help us stop this clock and unite to end violence against women and girls now. #nomore #enddv #supportsurvivors #noexcuse #16daysofactivism #16daysofaction

Every relationship is different but there are some common 🚩 that might signal that a relationship is unhealthy and even abusive. Recognizing 🚩 of controlling and manipulative behavior can help prevent the escalation of abuse and violence. 💚Remember, you are not alone and the abuse is not your fault. 💚You deserve to live a life free from domestic violence. 💚beckysfund.org💚 #youarenotalone #enddv #supportsurvivors #nomore

Thank you for sharing your story @missalexissmith and showing one of the barriers in leaving abuse safely. #youarenotalone

Through yoga & discussions around personal responsibility and mental health, Men of CODE empowers young men to manage stress and anxiety, encouraging self reflection and learning how to ask for help. Help us build more #menofcode. Bit.ly/drivetoenddv #enddv #mentalhealth #menofcode

Thank you @tinx @yslbeauty @cosmopolitan for using your platform to share such an important message - Abuse is not Love - and Everyone deserves to be in a healthy happy relationship ♥️Thank you for creating a safe space to honor survivors and their journey, to show survivors they are not alone and that they deserve 🫶. #abuseisnotlove #supportsurvivors #community #love #healthyrelationship

Recently, Brianna Chickenfry bravely opened up about her experience with emotional abuse on BFFs Podcast. “I'm still scared right now because I'm scared of him. My brain's rewired, and I'm scared to make him mad... So many people go through this and are scared… they [are made to believe they] have no self-worth. But if I can be okay, then you can, too.” Brianna’s words carry a powerful message: Emotional abuse is real, and is not your fault. You are not alone, and you deserve to be treated with love, care, and respect. Thank you, Brianna, for your bravery and for helping shine a light on this often-hidden issue, emotional abuse. Let's keep having these conversations, showing that healing is possible. #endDV #emotionalabuse #SupportSurvivors #youarenotalone #shareyourstory #youareworthy #HealthyRelationships

Emotional abuse is among the hardest types of abuse to detect because it is insidious, hidden and confusing. Because emotional abuse is challenging to define, recognize, and stop, understanding what emotional abuse entails is crucial. Emotional abuse might look like verbal attacks, manipulation, isolation, and gaslighting. The impact of emotional abuse can be profound and likened to brainwashing and create the gradual breakdown of a person’s confidence, self-worth, and trust in themself. Brianna Chickenfry recounts her own abusive relationship with singer @Zac Bryan on @bffspod. “I’m still scared right now because l’m scared of him. My brain’s rewired and I’m scared to make him mad.” Emotional abuse is abuse and not your fault. You are not alone and you deserve love and to be loved. Thank you, Brianna for your courage in coming forward to speak your truth and helping show others they are not alone. #emotionalabuse #enddv #supportsurvivors #yourstorymatters #gaslighting #narcissistic abuse

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Our programs include: *Issue: 1 in 4 women are affected by domestic violence. ~Program: Emergency Services and Support Through our direct services, we assist survivors with finding an attorney, housing, job placement, and childcare. *On a monthly basis, we are directly working with about 10 clients, adding up to about 120 families a year. *Issue: Lack of financial independence is the major reason for abused women to remain with their abuser. ~Program: Financial Literacy Through our Financial Literacy Program, we teach survivors how to achieve financial liberation and independence through coursework on budgeting, retirement, and family planning. *Last year, we helped about 45 women and this year we look to assist over 60 women and their families. *Issue: The highest rate of dating violence occurs between 16 to 24 years old. ~Program: National Domestic Violence College Tour Our National Domestic Violence College Tour, which has reached over 45 campuses nationwide provides educational workshops, teaching male and female college students the warning signs of an abusive relationship and how to help an accountable bystander, and is sponsored by respective colleges, universities and student groups. *We have reached over 50 schools and over 10,000 students over the past 7 years. *Issue: 50-80% of teens know a peer in a violent relationship and nearly 80% of physically abused girls in their relationship remain to date their abuser. ~Program: Becoming Your Own Heroine Through our “Becoming Your Own Heroine” Program, we collaborate with the Girl Scouts and youth organizations to train and educate “tweens” on dating violence, self-defense, and artistic expression; supported in 2010 by McDonalds. *Over the last 9 years of the program, we have reached over 2,000 young girls. *Issue: Due to domestic violence being a gendered crime and problem, work must be done with men and boys to teach them how to become allies to women and girls. ~Program: Men of Code Through our “Men of CODE" program, we engage men and boys to become leaders and allies in the movement to end violence against women. MoC represents Men of Character and Ownership, Dedicated to Leading by Example. *We will be working with over 400 young men from 2019 - 2020 in this program.