Overcoming the Trauma of Abuse
When you think of PTSD, who do you think of? For many of us, the first people that come to mind are combat veterans, whose past experiences of trauma continue to impact their lives every day. The US Department of…
Centering Community and Care
Did you know Radiant Futures has a Center that is open to the community? We do! Prior to opening the doors to our Center in 2017, all of Radiant Futures’s services were available only in connection to an emergency shelter…
You Are Not Alone: Healing Through a Harm Reduction Approach
There are a myriad of risk factors leading to Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence, and substance misuse is often observed as a common complicating factor. Their co-existence expresses itself in a variety of ways, from being an element leading to violent incidents to maladaptive coping and navigating the impact of trauma. The use, misuse, and addiction of substances or…
Amy & Hans: A Journey to Safety
With the sun shining through her window, Amy awoke early in the morning. Unfortunately, she did not have a peaceful sleep in her car. Due to fleeing her home in a hurry, she lacked many of the necessities needed to…
Supporting the Survivors in Our Lives
Rebecca Jasmine is a volunteer who has kindly donated her time and talent as a writer to share her thoughts and experiences with Radiant Futures. She wrote this article to help our community understand how we can all do our…
Making Every Call Count
Not long ago, Emily contacted the Radiant Futures Helpline in a state of crisis after realizing that she had reached the point in her marriage where it was time to leave. Her oldest child had started mimicking Emily’s spouse’s behavior,…
Why Women’s History Month Matters to Us
Dear Friends of Radiant Futures, Women’s History Month is an annual celebration honoring the contributions of women to American history, culture, and society. Dedicating the whole month of March in honor of women’s achievements may seem irrelevant today but at…
The veil of violence against women has been lifted – or has it?
After decades of being written out of history, women were gifted one week in 1982 to celebrate “Women’s History Week.” Later, in 1987 after a full 5 years of highlighting the accomplishments of women for a paltry 7 days, the…
Holistic Health is Caring for the Whole Person
Radiant Futures has long been known for its comprehensive programing and commitment to serving all survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. This well-rounded commitment to excellence now includes holistic services that utilize the healing power of animals, crafting, and…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is known as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Teen dating violence is a systemic issue that impacts everyone from parents, teachers, friends, communities, and the teens themselves. It is estimated 1 in 10 teens will experience dating violence…