Maura was in a long-term abusive relationship. As time went on, dependency on her partner increased as she relied on him for housing, food, money, and more. Soon, the control escalated, and Maura became a victim of domestic violence. One day,…
Long before the #MeToo movement and the Women’s March, bullying was an issue that started to gain traction in the workplace. From universities and boardrooms to offices and politics, it’s a form of intimidation and abuse and inherently similar to violence. Acknowledging…
The Women's Resource Center is pleased to announce the 2018 Men Who Make A Difference nominees. The annual gala will take place on April 27th at Gurney's Newport Resort and Marina at 6pm and will be a black tie event. Register for…
In the course of working with a victim of abuse, our staff often uncovers additional issues that need to be addressed. Typically it is an underlying or hidden issue that is causing distress in the relationship. Such was the case with Trina. The Women's…
Harriet contacted the Women's Resource Center in need of financial help. She needed help organizing her finances and making smart choices for her family. The staff at the Women's Resource Center assisted her with getting started with the Allstate Financial Empowerment training. …
Renee called Family Violence Option Advocacy Program for assistance from a RI hospital. She was recently displaced from her home. Her husband had physically assaulted her while she was pregnant and the police were called. Because it was evident that…
Karla fled from out-of-state with her five children. She had no family or close friends in Rhode Island. She applied at the Department of Human Services for “everything” available and requested a Child Support Waiver and Work Waiver while locating…
Tiffany arrived early in the morning at the Department of Human Services (DHS), after driving for more than a day with her children in the car, because she was told it was her only option to get into a safe…
The Family Violence Option Advocacy Program (FVOAP) specifically serves victims and survivors of domestic violence throughout the State of Rhode Island. As FVOAP advocates, we assess the client’s situation closely and provide Work and Child Support Waivers within the Department…