Language Access is for Everyone: Translating Advocacy Jargon for Crisis Callers
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THE BLOG OF DAYA HOUSTON

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

- 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.

- 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.

- Mar 17, 2022
How War Impacts Vulnerable Populations
Heartbreaking images of Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence remind us of the inequitable impact of war on vulnerable populations.

- Feb 17, 2022
Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Fundraising
by Rachna Khare, Daya Executive Director As a sophomore in college I was introduced to Robert M Pirsig's classic philosophical book, Zen...

- 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...


- Dec 28, 2020
Hunger has no Home Here
We are blown away by the innovative ideas and relationships we develop because of our community supporters. One long-time donor and...


- 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...


- Jun 12, 2020
Faces of Daya - Minoo
Minoo is a passionate and dedicated volunteer at Daya for the past year and a half. She considers herself a world citizen as she was born...

- Jun 8, 2020
Standing in Solidarity
Today, the family of George Floyd will lay him to rest in our hometown. To the loved ones, the community, the city, and country we at...


- May 20, 2020
April virtual events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at Daya we decided to continue our community educational events on an online platform. If you missed the...

- Apr 14, 2020
Was she really asking for it?
By Tishya Bedi, Daya Intern April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Due to the stigma of sexual violence, there is a lot of false...


- Jan 29, 2020
Why I Joined the Daya SAFE Program
Written by Roshni, a participant of the Daya South Asians For Empowerment Youth Program I first heard of Daya when my parents referred a...

- Nov 26, 2019
Daya Gave Me a New Beginning
To the many friends of Daya, This month we stop to give thanks for the people and things in our life. For me, Daya holds a very special...


- Nov 12, 2019
We Can't Do it Without You!
Almost 24 years ago, Daya was started by a group of volunteers who gave of their time, skills, and conviction to stop domestic violence...

- Oct 1, 2019
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today we kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s natural to think of domestic violence as a private issue – it happens behind...


- Sep 16, 2019
Innovative Treatment for Trauma
Since 2016, Daya has provided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment to help clients process their trauma. After...

- Sep 13, 2019
Faces of Daya: Nusrat
''When you meet Nusrat you can tell that this is not an ordinary woman. She is a true hero, a superwoman. Her special forces are her...
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