For many survivors of domestic violence, the answer is often "no." Here is an insightful discussion about the collateral damage of...

The United Nations has declared March 8th as International Women's Day. In the United States, March is Women's History Month. FREA honors...

You’re at an event or a special location and strike up a conversation with someone you think could be a person you want to learn more...

Note: Audio podcast companion episode for this post available at the bottom of the page. October is National Crime Prevention Month....

It’s that time of year. Students arrive on campuses ready to dive into new academic and living adventures. It’s also a time to remind...

One of my clients shared the following post (see below) after a recent conversation about her healing journey. This lady, we’ll call her...

For many of us, summertime is road trip time. We joyfully hit the road for vacation destinations ranging from beaches, mountains, lakes,...

We are dancing the dance of support and recovery in Shasta County and Northern California after devastating fires roared through our...

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this is a good time to remind ourselves what statistics tells us and what resources are...

Not me, I can’t dance!!! Are you sure? Is that really true? When frozen in fear, we relegate ourselves to the role of perpetual wall...

According to the most recent research from the *U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were more than 400,000 violent crimes in parking...

FREA is proud to join the world wide celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, and Women's History Month throughout March in...

Are you as attentive as possible when you’re walking in public? Do you give 100% attention to your surroundings when you’re out in the...

If you are a domestic violence victim in the United States, will you get justice? It depends where you live. In a timely article...

We have an amazing stress system that protects us when we experience a threat. Without any thought, our system prepares us to fight or...

Amanda Bach, a 19-year old young lady filled with life and energy, was shot and killed by Dustin McGowan, an ex-boyfriend. McGowan was...

Are you all wrapped up in the stress of your life, trying to defend yourself at every move, and feeling attacked and unsafe? Find a safe...

Here’s an interesting post from Jed Diamond, a psychologist who specializes in “helping men and the women who love them.” Jed...

In this video interview (see below), FREA volunteer and committee member Angela Rae Clark shares her personal story of how she was abused...

As the darkness of winter surrounds us, it is so hard for those that live in abusive relationships to find that stream of love so many of...