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We hear a lot of harmful domestic violence myths in the media:

❌ “Why didn’t she just leave?”
❌ “He seemed like such a nice guy!”
❌ “They must have deserved it.”

These aren't okay. Learn more in @nnedv’s DV FAQs: ...https://nnedv.org/content/frequently-asked-questions-about-domestic-violence/ #DVAM #Every1KnowsSome1 #MediaMonday

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Controlling behavior isn’t romantic. In fact, it’s abuse. Here are some signs of controlling behavior that we need to start identifying as abusive behavior. #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM

Link to @nnedv “Red Flags of Abuse”here: https://nnedv.org/content/red-flags-of-abuse/

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Next week is #DVAM Week of Action! Find out how you can take action to support survivors at https://nnedv.org/content/week-action-2021/ and be sure to wear purple on Thursday! #Every1KnowsSome1 @nnedv

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Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate, and it can happen to anyone. Every survivor, regardless of race, background, or class, deserves support. #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM #BelieveSurvivors #SupportSurvivors @nnedv

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Save the Date! @verainstitute Emerging Issues for Domestic Violence Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors: 2021 and Beyond October 26, 2021 - 2 - 3:30 pm ET Learn more and register here: http://ow.ly/GDpU50GfFOs

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You deserve to feel safe in your relationship. If your partner’s behavior is putting you at risk, you have options. Learn more about healthy relationships at @Military1Source Visit: http://ow.ly/LTXU50GnZ9d #UnitedToEndDA #DVAM

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Congratulations to this Basic CRT graduating class in Peoria, AZ @PeoriaPoliceAZ This was an amazing group made up of first responders & victim advocates from #Maryland #California #Colorado #Arizona Welcome to the NOVA family! CRT Info: (703) 535-6682 ext.135 crt@trynova.org

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Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay @niwrc includes culturally-grounded resources developed by #NIWRC to support tribes, tribal programs & advocates working on issues of violence against Native women + other materials & publications from outside sources. Visit: https://www.niwrc.org/resources

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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay2021 @nami has a great #MIAW Video Series featuring videos from real people sharing their lived experience w/ some of the symptoms and conditions they are focusing on during #MIAW. Link to videos: http://ow.ly/uRsX50GnXOF #mentalhealth

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Please join us in congratulating our latest Virtual Advanced Class of CRT graduates from across the #US! We applaud their commitment and dedication to taking the advanced CRT course online. Welcome to the NOVA family! CRT Training Info:(703) 535-6682 ext.135 | crt@trynova.org

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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Visit @Military1Source to learn how to advocate for victims of abuse and share safe relationship resources: http://ow.ly/1P4r50GnZ1g #UnitedToEndDA #DVAM

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Please join us in congratulating our most recent Basic CRT graduates from the United States Navy at @JBABdc in Washington DC! Thank you for all that you do, and welcome to the NOVA family! CRT Training Info: (703) 535-6682 ext.135 | Email: crt@trynova.org

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