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Save the Date: October 25th!

  • Writer: Branches
    Branches
  • Oct 20, 2022
  • 1 min read

In Their Shoes is a free, interactive event that actively demonstrates the difficult choices and decisions that a person experiencing domestic violence must make in their everyday life—from economic difficulty to keeping their children safe from physical violence. Participants can choose to walk through the simulation on their own or in small groups, and may work through the scenario at their own pace.

The interactive "exercise in empathy" concludes with an in-depth de-briefing with domestic and sexual violence advocates to talk through feelings or questions that might have arisen from the walk-through. The entire event takes about 30-45 minutes and crisis counselors will be on hand throughout the day.

Whether you are a student, faculty member, or community member, this event is perspective-changing and powerful. We welcome entire class groups to attend or providing in-class incentives for students to attend. Please contact Sara Blevins, blevins@branchesdvs.org if you have any questions.

If you’re interested in volunteering for “In Their Shoes”, please register here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/MLRjNWukLu

 
 
 

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Branches Domestic Violence Shelter 
P.O. Box 403 
Huntington, WV 25708 

Email: info@branchesdvs.org

Phone: 304-529-2382

This website is supported by Grant Number G260429 Family Violence Prevention Services Act funding from the WV Department of Human Services and the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

Neither the WV Department of Health and Human Services and the DHHS Administration for Children and Families operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Branches Domestic Violence Shelter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the WV Department of Human Services or the DHHS Administration for Children and Families.

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As spring rains roll in, we’re collecting umbrellas to support survivors in our community.

Many of our clients rely on walking or public transportation to get to work, appointments, and school—often waiting outside for long periods of time, no matter the weather. An umbrella may seem like a small thing, but it can make a big difference in staying dry, comfortable, and cared for during those daily routines.

If you’d like to donate umbrellas, we’d love your support!

Donations can be arranged by calling 304-529-2382 (Cabell) or 304-586-3865 (Putnam) and speaking with an advocate.

Branches is thankful for support for our Putnam County Emergency shelter from United Way of Central WV.  

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