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    Establishing Boundaries to Prevent Online Sexual Violence

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Taking Pride in Service

Each June, we recognize both Pride Month and Father’s Day. While women are explicitly identified in our name as people we serve, the “families” portion of our name is equally…
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Taste of The South of Washington, D.C. names The Center its Featured Charity for 40th Annual Gala

Taste of the South of Washington, D.C., the annual black-tie gala that raises funds to support southern-based nonprofit organizations, has named The Center for Women and Families the featured charity…
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Shelter Program Keeps Pets Safe From Harm

We’re celebrating Love Your Pet Day this week at The Center! We love pets, and we know many survivors seeking shelter have pets they love, too. Thanks to our partnership…
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Announcing the 2023 Women of Distinction

The Center for Women and Families has recognized outstanding women in the community through the Women of Distinction Award since 1988 at our annual Celebration of Service and Survival gala. An individual…
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. U.S. law defines human trafficking as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor…
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Survivor Story: Deborah

Though she just celebrated 25 years of marriage with her husband, Mark, surrounded by her three sons and their families in Disney World, Deborah still can’t go into a completely…
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