You hear a door slam / a child in an abusive home hears “hide from dad.”
You see someone run up to you / a child in an abusive home sees “I have to fight to protect myself or mom.”
You feel a tap on your shoulder / a child in an abusive home feels terror at any physical contact.
Where we see daily stimuli or stress, a child who has witnessed or experienced abuse in their homes sees danger all around.
This year, we are shining a light on how the trauma of domestic abuse affects our children daily. Simply put, when a child experiences abuse, directly or indirectly, the trauma will stay with them, often for the rest of their lives. We know that 40% of boys who witness abuse will one day become abusers themselves, and 50% of girls will become involved in abusive relationships when they are older.
The good news? Genesis stands ready 24/7 to provide safety planning, emergency shelter, warm meals, safe housing, Master’s-level therapy, onsite schooling, daycare and more to women and their children.
We want to break this cycle of generational abuse for good and would love your help!
Donate today and change a child’s tomorrow.
To provide safety, shelter and support to women and children experiencing domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact.
Genesis’ core mission is to empower women and children by offering safety, shelter and support. In that same regard, we strive to create a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. With these guiding principles, we commit to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity and experience so we may listen, learn, work together and succeed as a team.
Organization name
Genesis Women's Shelter & Support
Tax id (EIN)
87-1061849
Causes
Domestic/Family Violence & Advocacy
Operating Budget
$10,000,000 or more
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
Address
2023 Lucas Drive