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We had the opportunity to sit down with two of our educators, Jay and Cris, to talk about the amazing work that they do, educating students about healthy relationships in schools all across Westchester County.

Ness is a survivor of domestic violence and founding member of our survivor advisory group: Survivors Inspiring Action (SIA). She spoke at MSP’s Fall Luncheon in October 2021. Read on to hear part of her story she shared.

We sat down with three long-time staff members at My Sisters' Place in the counseling department: Ivon, Belqui, and Micheline. They discuss their prior and current work with MSP, how survivors' needs and the community response to domestic violence have changed throughout the years, and more. Read on to hear more!

Hear from our recent intern, Sarah Vibbert, as she reflects on her time spent with MSP!

Our determination to provide safety and healing to survivors never wavered over this past year, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to pose unique challenges. Our clients provide us with extraordinary inspiration everyday as they each navigate their journey towards safety and hope. Join us as we reflect on what MSP was able to accomplish in 2021, and see how we plan to continue serving survivors in 2022 and beyond.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month! At My Sisters’ Place, we see many human trafficking survivors, and know that there are many misconceptions about the topic. It is crucial in our role as case managers and advocates to share information about the subject of human trafficking and share how our survivors find ways to heal as they move forward in their lives.

Creating a safety plan is a crucial part of many survivors’ healing processes. It’s exactly what the name implies: it’s an outline of ways for survivors to stay as safe as possible around their abusers and/or if they choose to leave their abuser. Whether this blog is helpful to you or a loved one, read on to learn more about how to create a safety plan.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While we dedicate every day to supporting survivors and educating community members about domestic violence, we’re dedicating this month to continuing these crucial conversations. Let’s jump in by taking a look at some common myths and misconceptions about domestic violence.

MSP provides educational workshops and trainings on domestic violence and healthy relationships, as well as student leadership opportunities like our Giant Steps program and Summer Leadership Institute. By attending our workshops or joining our leadership programs, you too are part of the movement to create a world where everyone has the basic human right to be free from gender-based violence and to engage in relationships that embrace the principles of respect, equality, and safety. Read on to learn about each of our education staff members and what they do at MSP!