Holidays can worsen abuse. Here's how I broke free | Opinion
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December 15, 2024
The mission of HiveStrong is to address that complex combination of issues through welcoming survivors into a safe space community, providing wrap around services, and providing career pathways to sustained economic empowerment.
The problem isn't being solved because instances of human trafficking, domestic violence and abuse are increasing across the US and globally. And while there are organizations that provide targeted emergency support, there is an unmet need to address the unique combination of issues that keep victims trapped or returning to the abusive situation.
The mission of HiveStrong is to address that complex combination of issues through welcoming survivors into a safe space community, providing wrap around services, and providing career pathways to sustained economic empowerment.
It takes a victim 7 attempts on average to leave an abuser, lacking the resources, tools or support to survive and sustain themselves and their children post-separation.
An average of 23 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year.
Rachael Kelly is a founder, CEO, consultant, author and global executive. Her career journey has given her decades of experience in counseling and coaching. After a series of traumatic events, Rachael decided that enough was enough. Recognizing the support system and Hive she had around her, she was inspired to start HiveStrong to help elevate like minded individuals who find themselves in perilous situations.
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