By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Senior Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director There are wounds that can be seen, and then there are the ones that live quietly beneath the surface
Mother’s Day brings a range of emotions. For many of us who survived domestic violence, this day isn’t just about gifts or cards. It’s about the courage we show every
At Human Options, we believe in the power of individuals to create lasting change. Every survivor’s journey toward healing is strengthened by a community that shows up with courage, compassion,
By: Young Lin, LCSW, Clinical Director April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a Clinical Director, I often remind people that child abuse is not limited to what we can
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director Women’s History Month always invites me to pause, breathe, and reflect on those brave women who have helped pave the
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director When teen dating violence is prevented, something powerful shifts. Young people begin to understand that love is not supposed
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Educator January is Stalking Awareness Month, a time when we talk about one of the least understood but most pervasive tactics used
By: Maricela Rios-Faust, LCSW, CFRE, Chief Executive Officer The start of a new year naturally invites us to pause and reflect. It’s a moment to review the journey we’ve taken, consider what matters most,
By: Maricela Rios-Faust, Chief Executive Officer As I look back on the past year, I remain deeply grateful to each of you, our community of caring for individuals and partners
By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director The holidays can be a season of sparkling lights, laughter, and togetherness. Yet, for many survivors of relationship violence,
