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June 4, 2020
Title: Domestic Abuse on the Rise Amid Lockdown
Topic: Domestic Violence
Discussed by Sheryl Johnson
with Northwest Assistance Ministries
Part 1 of 3
Reports are showing that during this time of the Coronavirus lockdown, domestic abuse is on the rise.
The pandemic is causing stress and economic pressures, which weighs heavy on a household and relationships.
Sheryl Johnson, Director of NAM’s Family Violence Center, shares information to help the community and victims better understand family violence in the shadow of COVID-19.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is there a greater risk of domestic violence during the Coronavirus lockdown?
Does abuse most often happen when the abused are out-of-sight and out-of-mind from others?
Are at-risk children and even adults missing out on their support network?
For a child living in a home with domestic violence, what has changed for them now that they’re staying home with their abuser all the time?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Domestic Abuse on the Rise Amid Lockdown
Topic: Domestic Violence
Discussed by Sheryl Johnson
with Northwest Assistance Ministries
Questions/Issues Discussed:
During the quarantine, will there be more abuse? Have hotlines seen an uptick in
calls?
Does stress cause someone to go from a verbal abuser to a physical abuser?
Will he abuse escalate the longer the lockdown continues?
Are children more aware of abuse and at a greater risk of being abused during
the lockdown?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Domestic Abuse on the Rise Amid Lockdown
Topic: Domestic Violence
Discussed by Sheryl Johnson
with Northwest Assistance Ministries
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Sheryl has been working with the Family Violence Center at NAM for
nearly 20 years. She shares how and why she keeps fighting for domestic violence
victims, even after all she has seen and heard over the years.
What should someone living in an abusive situation know?
Know you aren’t alone.
Call or text 911. YES you can TEXT 911!
Reach out to a neighbor or friend.
Have a code word for help that a family or friend knows.
What resources are available for someone to get help or get away from their
abuser?
Are there ways that friends or family members can help?
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please call NAM at
281.885.HOPE for help.
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May 2, 2018
Title: NAM to the Rescue!
Topic: Life After Harvey
Discussed by Brian Carr
with Northwest Assistance Ministries
After Hurricane Harvey, many individuals and families were housed in
local hotels. Most have found their way back home or to other
locations, but nearly 1,400 displaced flood victims are being evicted this week
from area hotels.
Brian Carr, the Chief Advancement Officer with Northwest Assistance
Ministries, has the details of who, what, where, when and why.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who are the individuals being evicted?
What is causing their evictions?
When will this occur? NOTE: This interview was recorded prior
to the deadline of Tuesday, May 1. ALSO NOTE: These
people/families were only given a one week notice that they would need to find
an alternative place to live.
Where will they go?
Will FEMA pay for an apartment in the interim?
Are the majority of people still displaced below or at the poverty level?
What happens if an individual/family cannot find an alternative place to live?
Do they become homeless?
Has Northwest Assistance Ministry been involved with Hurricane Harvey
relief from the beginning?
NAM touched more than 129,000 lives last year alone. Listen as Brian
Carr discusses some of the programs and services NAM offers the
citizens of Northwest Houston.
If you or someone you know still needs help after Hurricane Harvey, please call
281.885.4593 or email disasterrelief@namonline.org
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