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Family Justice Center

Hope starts here with the Willow Family Justice Center. Hope filled our hearts Tuesday, September 12th when nearly 50 community partners signed on to be a part of our multidisciplinary collaborative to support survivors. The Vision: survivors will walk through the doors of the Willow Family Justice Center and have full access to co-located, wrap-around…

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Connections with Evan Dawson

Listen to: What does emotional abuse look like? – July 14, 2023 Willow’s Nicole Morelle – Vice President of Community Engagement, and Christina Till – Manager of Counseling Services sit down with WXXI’s “Connections with Evan Dawson” to discuss “What is emotional abuse?” following recent public accusations made by actor Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend accusing the…

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Family Justice Center Planning

This week Willow partnered with the Family Justice Center Alliance and  the Rochester community in a strategic planning event on July 11th and 12th. 13 Wham News Story Rochester, N.Y. — The Willow Domestic Violence Center has remained a vital resource in Rochester and is now branching out to further help survivors of domestic violence.…

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Willow Center and Rochester/Monroe County Domestic Violence Consortium Release Report to the Community

Monday, October 3, 2022, Rochester, N.Y. – Congressman Joe Morelle, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, with support from Assemblywoman Sarah Clark and State Senator Samra Brouk, issued a joint proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.    “The last several years have brought to light the devastating consequences domestic violence has on families nationally…

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Rutherford and Willow Receive Creatives Rebuild New York Grant

    SARAH C. RUTHERFORD TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILLOW CENTER AS RECIPIENT OF CREATIVES REBUILD NEW YORK’S ARTIST EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM   Rutherford’s Appointment as Artist-in-Residence Begins July 1, 2022   Rochester, NY— Muralist Sarah C. Rutherford and Willow Center announced today that they received an Artist Employment Program (AEP) grant from Creatives Rebuild…

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Ask Me Anything

      February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. Join Lisa Nolan, Willow’s Director of Prevention Education, in our first series of Ask Me Anything for parents and…

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Statement from Willow Center

“Jessica Northrup’s abduction, captivity, and escape highlight the fact that abusive relationships can escalate to dangerous levels of violence quickly. We stand with Jessica and we applaud her courage and strength. We applaud Chief Mears and the Ogden Police Department for their quick response to ensure justice. October is DV awareness month. This situation has…

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County, City and State Officials Unite for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Friday, October 1, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres, City of Rochester Commissioner of Recreation and Youth Services, with support from Assemblywoman Sarah Clark and Assemblyman Demond Meeks, issued a joint proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “The last year has been inordinately challenging for families…

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Willow and RESOLVE Formally Unite: Merger Creates Unparalleled Continuum of Survivor Services

July 6, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. — Long-time collaborators Willow Domestic Violence Center (Willow) and RESOLVE of Greater Rochester, Inc. (RESOLVE) announce a merger, which went into effect on July 1, to expand staff clinical expertise and mental health services within Willow. RESOLVE’s experience providing therapeutic support since 1998 will complement the continuum of services that…

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Willow Domestic Violence Center Announces Tiffany Welch-Quinn as Chief Operating Officer

February 2, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. — Willow Domestic Violence Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Welch-Quinn, MSW, MPA, LNHA (she, her) to its executive leadership team. As Chief Operating Officer, Welch-Quinn will oversee the delivery of Willow Center’s survivor-centered programs and services throughout the Greater Rochester region. “I am thrilled to welcome…

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