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The BeaLine (YouTube video)
Bea Black, Executive Director
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Youth REPs (Relationship Education Program) Educate Boise Youth
 “The most important part of what we do as youth representatives and why I got into it was to stop the normalization of unhealthy relationships and make people more aware of how to have a healthy relationship and what healthy relationships look like… I think that’s an important thing for everyone to know, especially in high school.”- Zoe, Youth Representative from Boise High School.
Why does Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month matter? We know that one in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner (loveisrespect.org). One in three. We all probably know three young people in our lives. This is a national, state-wide, and local problem that exists across the country and in every community. Luckily, we have young people who are passionate about educating their peers and their communities about teen dating violence and abuse.
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Survivor Story: February 2019
Every time I saw him on campus I couldn’t breathe. I had to take two weeks off from work because I was constantly terrified that I would see him. My grades started failing because I couldn’t bring myself to leave my dorm room. I felt more alone than I ever had been, despite being surrounded by thousands of students. Every time I convinced myself that I was strong and that I was okay, I would see him and instantly all of my reassurances would come crashing down. I felt like all of my power had been taken from me. He was like a thief who I let into my house, never believing that he would ever steal from me. One moment took away from the strong woman that I had built myself up to be.
 When I was preparing for college, I never imagined that I would have to face the hardest challenge I had ever had to overcome. I knew that sexual assault was a major problem across the country, but I never thought I would experience it. I learned that students are at an increased risk of sexual assault during the first few months of their first and second semesters in college. The incredible resources that we have available in Boise for survivors of sexual assault aided in my healing. The Gender Equity Center, the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence and The Women’s and Children’s Alliance each gave me tools to get my power back.
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Resources for Parents
 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). The focus on teens might be jarring for many people. But we know that 1 in 3 teens will experience some form of teen dating violence. This abuse can be physiological, physical or sexual.
Signs of abuse manifest in different ways depending on the individual. You know your teen best, however, there are some warning signs to look out for.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jesuit Volunteers
 You might not know it, but the Women’s and Children’s Alliance is home to three full-time Jesuit Volunteers. Katelyn Lyons, Rebecca Del Rossi, and Abby Schultz all serve in various positions at the WCA as part of a year of service with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest.
Katelyn Lyons serves as a Community Support Specialist and works to coordinate WCA volunteers, organize in-kind donations, and various special events. Rebecca Del Rossi serves as the Prevention Coordinator, she works with adolescents by presenting curriculum and engaging with young people to prevent abusive relationships from ever starting. Abby Schultz serves as the Outreach Coordinator and works to promote the mission and vision of the WCA to the general community through tabling at events, social media and the monthly newsletter.
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Corporate Pillar: Corwin Ford
Corwin Ford is a marvelous Freedom Level Corporate Pillar. We are very grateful for Corwin Ford’s support of our WCA clients and our work in the community.
During Corwin Ford’s tenure of financial WCA Corporate Pillar support, it has assisted in providing over 350 bed nights for a woman and her children at our secure shelter campus, along with other important wrap around services such as counseling, court advocacy and child care.
Why does Corwin Ford assist the WCA? Tanner Corwin, owner of Corwin Ford says, “We support the WCA because the WCA changes lives for those in need.”
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Supporting Our Clients
Our community is constantly giving back and supporting our clients on their journey to safety, healing and freedom. We would like to highlight just a few special cases that have happened recently.
Our work is only possible through the support of our community.
There are simply too many companies, families, and individuals to list. Check out our Facebook page for more fun photos and stories!
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Wish List
Our lists of needed items are updated as needed and always available on our website. New items from this list below can be dropped off at the WCA lobby at 720 W Washington St. M-F from  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can purchase other much needed items through our Amazon Wish List.
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