Women of Color Task Force

Women of Color Task Force The Women of Color Task Force (WOCTF), a committee of DCADV, was established in 1999.

The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) is Delaware’s federally recognized coalition of agencies and individuals working to prevent and eliminate domestic violence. The Women of Color Task Force (WOCTF) has been a continuously active and vital committee of the DCADV since 1999. The WOCTF continues to:
• Unite in partnership with direct service providers, government officials, b

usinesses and community partners to promote equality in relationships.
• Strive to alter the social conditions that allow violence and abuse to occur.
• Lead concentrated outreach efforts to families, youth, faith-based institutions, ethnic and cultural minorities, social service and communities.
• Utilize our experiences of culture and diversity to engage Delaware communities of color in the collaborative effort to increase awareness of domestic violence.
• Seek effective solutions to combat abuse in all forms, in every relationship.

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Which of the following are health issues domestic violence survivors experience? Answer below ⤵️

We know that intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly affects health outcomes for those who experience it.

Survivors can experience a wide variety of health issues related to abuse, including (but not limited to) physical injuries, issues during pregnancy depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), stress-related symptoms, and more.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CYXlzz

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CHILD, Inc.

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When we take the time to listen to others, we show that we respect and honor their experiences. Sometimes, people want to talk without looking for a solution to their problems- they just want to be heard! Create space for people to share their feelings without fear of judgment or criticism. By maintaining eye contact, nodding, and acknowledging what they’re saying, we show we care about what they have to say. When people feel heard and respected, it creates healthy relationships and healthy communication across our community. https://www.dcadv.org/prevention

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"You have to be delusional," Queen Latifah told the graduating class of North Carolina A&T State University in her commencement address last week. "You have to have delusional amounts of belief and faith to dream beyond your wildest dreams."

She knew exactly what she was talking about. Growing up in East Orange, New Jersey, taking two buses and two trains to get into New York City, surviving on $1.50 a day -- she still carried herself like the person she was going to become. "When was I delusional with faith? Well, it started off with me being 16 and calling myself Queen Latifah. And then at 18, to call my album All Hail the Queen." She was presenting herself the way she saw herself -- long before the world caught up.

She also told the graduates that believing in yourself means knowing when to say no. Her father had told her early: "A no is as strong as a yes." Years later, when everyone around her was pushing her toward a lucrative TV project her gut was telling her to turn down, she said no anyway. "Everybody was upset with me because I said no. But that left me free when another job came right behind it which ended up being a little movie called 'Chicago,' which led to a little nomination called an Academy Award, which shot me into the stratosphere and made me a movie star."

Queen Latifah left the graduates with one final charge. "Be delusional enough to call yourself something that the world hasn't called you yet. Be brave enough to walk down that road that no one else can see but you. Get your own crown and rock that damn thing."

To watch Queen Latifah's full commencement address at North Carolina A&T, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvg1wCKq0do

For two excellent books to give all Mighty Girls the confidence to pursue their dreams like Queen Latifah, we highly recommend "The Confidence Code for Girls" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-confidence-code-for-girls) and "The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens" ages 13 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-self-esteem-workbook-for-teens)

For an inspiring picture book encouraging girls to make their voices heard, we recommend "Raise Your Hand" for ages 5 to 9 at https://www.amightygirl.com/raise-your-hand

For books to encourage Mighty Girls of all ages to bravely pursue their dreams, visit our blog post "Big Dreams for a New Year: 50 Books to Inspire Your Mighty Girl" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog/?p=10834

Thanks to Girls Who Code for sharing this image!

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For survivors of intimate partner violence, the path to healthcare is rarely a straight line. Stigma, fear of judgment, fear of losing custody, and the lasting effects of coercion can make it harder to access the care that supports long-term well-being — even when that care is exactly what is needed.

Survivor Health Connections exists to help survivors find — and stay connected to — the care they deserve.

Working alongside survivors, advocates, and healthcare partners, we are building stronger pathways between domestic violence services and the healthcare resources survivors actually want and need — from mental health and substance use treatment to primary care, reproductive health, and beyond. The work is rooted in a simple idea: survivors should be met as whole people, across every system they touch.

This is what weaving looks like in practice. Threads carried between sectors. Connections built with care.

Access this resource library: https://ncdvtmh.org/our-work/cross-sector/survivor-health-connections/

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