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Meet Grey! Grey joined Team Newhouse in 2020 to help our organization evolve our approach to social work and domestic violence support. He is always ready to assist a child or adult client one-on-one and actively engages in high-level strategy at Newhouse, across the country as a speaker and trainer, and in the classroom as …

“My experience with domestic violence is intense,” says Crissy. “As much as I would like to think that my experience is unique, I know that it is not.” In January 2021, Crissy’s sister Melissa lost her life to domestic violence at the age of 38. “My sister Missy met a man that she thought was …

Growing up in Omaha through the 1970s and 80s, Tammy experienced domestic abuse at the hands her father. Her father physically, mentally, and sexually abused Tammy, her sisters, and their mother. Tammy’s mom sought help from social services in 1979, but after a few months in foster care and some therapy sessions, they ended up …

A Letter from a Survivor at Newhouse Imagine if your home was not a sanctuary but a place of fear… I don’t have to imagine because I am one of the 598 survivors who Newhouse supported in 2023. My two young children and I found refuge at Newhouse when we had nowhere else to turn. …

Meet Ashley Thompson! Ashley started at Newhouse in 2022 as an intern working towards her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in the Advocates Office, where she was on point to answer the 24/7 Crisis Hotline and support residents with daily needs. Today, she is the Director of Community Engagement, helping connect volunteers to projects and …

Recovery from PTSD is possible June is PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD can happen to anyone – veterans, survivors of sexual or domestic assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events. Julia, an Adult Therapist at Newhouse, describes one approach to dealing with PTSD. Somatic therapy honors the mind-body connection. When we experience trauma, our …

Meet Teresa! When survivors arrive at Newhouse, we first focus on their immediate needs. That includes clothing and shoes, hygiene items, a comfortable room, and food. Our kitchen staff cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner every day and makes sure snacks are available 24/7 for residents.   Some residents have experienced years of food insecurity and find …

Validating fellow survivors when they need it most:kylie’s journey to legal advocacy Author: Max Sheffield, former Newhouse resident and fellow survivor Kylie wasn’t taught about consent and red flags that indicate abusive relationships in her small, conservative town. In high school, Kylie dated someone older who began emotionally manipulating her and pressuring her into sex. …

June 26, 2023 Read about the Newhouse Summer Camp, one family’s story, and the growing needs of children facing domestic abuse As the number of kids at Newhouse continues to climb, so does the opportunity to break the cycle of domestic violence. One way we can reach kids is our 10-week summer camp, where kids …

Meet Chris! Since 2013, Chris has been supporting survivors and families at Newhouse! He started as a volunteer, joined our advocacy team, then stepped into fundraising/marketing. Now Chris has been our Director of Philanthropic Engagement for more than 4 years! If you have come to one of our events, he has helped create the magic! …