Category: News

A Message from Our CEO: Your Support is More Critical Than Ever

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Dear Friend, As we reflect on the year and look toward the future, we’re grateful for compassionate supporters like you. Because of your generosity, Lumina Alliance continues to provide safety, hope, and resources to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Yet, with the road ahead uncertain, we need your support more than ever… Read more »

Protection that Matters

Domestic violence restraining orders, which protect victims and communities from gun violence, are under threat BY CLEMENTINE ELLIS As published in New Times on May 25th, 2023 Gabriella is a survivor of intimate partner violence. When they were together, Gabriella’s husband was very controlling and would sometimes hit Gabriella or threaten her with his handgun. Gabriella… Read more »

The Medical Protocol That Will Save the Lives of Survivors in Our County

The Medical Protocol That Will Save the Lives of Survivors in Our County

September 8th, 2020 Authored by: Carlin Hardy and Catie Haddad, RISE Interns Imagine if you had been severely harmed by the person you loved most. As you process this moment and the possible betrayal, shock, and pain you may be feeling, you are brought to the hospital. The disbelief of the night has begun to… Read more »

The Place of Intimate Partner Violence in Healthcare

The Place of Intimate Partner Violence in Healthcare

July 24th, 2020 Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue that has emotional, mental, and physical effects on survivors. Physicians are in a unique trusted position to identify victims of violence based on common symptoms and conditions consistent with IPV. Several barriers to disclosing violence exist, among them survivors not feeling safe and… Read more »