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How Abortion Rights Impacts Immigrants

Author Mrinal Gokhale highlights the critical need for immigrants and survivor of abuse to access compassionate abortion care.

Dec 29, 2022

Does drinking lead to abuse?

Alcoholism and substance use are often linked to intimate partner violence, but do they lead to abuse? Well, the truth is a bit complicated.

Dec 20, 2022

Language Access is for Everyone: Translating Advocacy Jargon for Crisis Callers

Elisabeth Swim, Daya Helpline Advocate, shares her guidance for providing accessible language to survivors of violence.

Nov 17, 2022

What is Scarier than Being Vulnerable?

Elisabeth Swim, Daya Helpline Advocate, shares the challenges and strengths of joining the movement to end violence as a survivor.

Aug 25, 2022

What Teens Should Know about Domestic Violence

Sophia Ogoy, Daya Intern, shares what teens need to know about the ways domestic violence can occur and how to spot the signs.

Aug 2, 2022

What is elder abuse?

Maria Ruiz, Daya Intern, takes a deep dive into how elder abuse occurs and they ways we can prevent it.

Jul 25, 2022

Reflect on Independence Day this year

As Daya marks Independence Day this year, we also honor survivors of abuse and violence on their path to freedom.

Jun 9, 2022

Trauma-focused Legal Advocacy Series (Part 1)

Dr. Nusrat Ameen, Daya’s Senior Director of Legal Services, explains the importance of trauma-focused legal advocacy for survivors of abuse.

May 19, 2022

Daya’s Statement on May 19, 2022 Murders in Spring, TX

Daya’s statement on May 19, 2022 murders in Spring, Texas.

Dec 7, 2021

"The Frog": A Dance Video Project

Why do people stay in abusive relationships? There’s a lot of reasons, and none of them are the victim’s fault.

Oct 26, 2021

Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Survivor's Perspective

A Daya client she shares her experience with the community to uplift the reality of workplace sexual harassment.

Oct 15, 2021

Contextualizing Victories: Seeing the Whole Person

by Vikash Ravi, LMSW Daya Counselor A couple of weeks ago, one of my clients got their drivers’ license. When I got the memo, I was...

Sep 20, 2021

Daya Stands with Survivors in Texas

With the recent legislation passed in Texas, Daya wants to shine a light on how these bills may impact survivors in our community.

Sep 2, 2021

Terrorism and domestic violence are a lot alike

Lakshmy Parameswaran explains how the collective trauma we felt after of 9/11 is similar to the trauma survivors of domestic violence face.

Aug 18, 2021

Domestic Violence doesn't stop at the Classroom Door

With schools back in session, parents and children prepare for a productive and fun school year by buying the best school supplies and...

May 13, 2021

Domestic violence also has cultural factor

Lakshmy Parameswaran’s article published in 1996 gave voice to cultural-specific issues in our community and inspired the founding of Daya.

Apr 11, 2021

Her Brave Journey

By Swati Singh A book filled with self-healing and sacred truths, “Her Brave Journey” is a novel which seeks to inspire, empower, and...

Jan 28, 2021

Silenced No More

This personal story was submitted by a survivor who wishes to remain anonymous. TW: sexual abuse I was sexually molested as a child by my...

Jul 8, 2020

Silent No More - Book Review

By Shazila Siddiqui Book review of Silent No More by Iram Gilani Iram Gilani writes a very vulnerable and compelling guide to help...

May 20, 2020

The Disaster Before The Fire

By Anson Tong On August 11, 2007, Nimisha Tiwari was running errands in Naperville, Illinois in the family’s silver Honda Odyssey. She...