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,
By: Maricela Rios-Faust, Chief Executive Officer As we enter the holiday season, one word rises above all others: gratitude. Every conversation, every act of courage, every transformed life was possible because of you—our
By: Yuka Ogino, Strategic Giving Manager Here at Human Options, we see the impact that one person like you can have on a survivor’s path to empowerment and transformation every
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director When we think about stalking, the first words that come to mind are often “fear,” “anxiety,” or “danger.” But a
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director Every October, we shine the light. Not just as a symbol, but as a call to action. Domestic Violence Awareness
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director She was the kind of person who lit up a room, until she didn’t. Friends noticed the change slowly. She stopped
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director When we think about relationship violence, it’s easy to picture bruises, broken bones, or visible scars. But not all abuse leaves
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director The start of a new school year always feels like a blank page full of promise, energy, and possibility. Campuses buzz
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director Relationship violence is often hidden in plain sight. It shows up in emergency rooms as unexplained bruises, in clinics as chronic
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director Summer is supposed to be a time of joy sunshine, laughter, family barbecues, and long days filled with possibility. But for
