Project SAVE ends intimate partner abuse by empowering survivors regardless of income. Domestic violence can be a difficult subject to think about, but with over 5,000 Louisiana women experiencing some form of domestic violence each year and Louisiana ranked in … Continue reading
We can look for signs that friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors are being abused. If you or anyone you know is struggling with domestic violence or abuse, there is hope. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, and … Continue reading
Meet Ellen Callais, a Project SAVE volunteer. As a Tulane undergrad, Ellen was looking for a meaningful internship experience that could help her determine what she would like to pursue after college. While she learned a lot professionally, her awareness … Continue reading
At CCANO Project SAVE (Stopping Abuse through Victim Empowerment), staff members like Program Director, Allyson Tuttle, triage a variety of urgent symptoms for their clients, many of whom have never shared their stories of abuse before with anyone. “We are … Continue reading
Aired on October 15 and 17, 2018 Catholic Charities Project SAVE staff and clients recently appeared on FOX 8 and WDSU to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community and to discuss the resources available for those who are … Continue reading
Published on October 10, 2017 In the United States, more than 20,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines daily. An average of twenty people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute, equating to over 10 million domestic … Continue reading
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. In … Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine that this family photo might not have been possible a short while ago. Elyria is a survivor of domestic violence. In the process of trying to separate from the abusive situation, the father of her children attempted to take away her custody rights to care for her kids. Continue reading