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While Sakhi is working towards creating other ways for survivors to access support in a time of crisis, the reality Read more…

Understanding Gender-based Violence (GBV) GBV can manifest as physical, financial, psychological, or sexual harm and affects folks of all genders. Read more…

Understanding Trauma and Trauma-informed Care What is Trauma? The American Psychiatric Association defines trauma as “a deeply distressing or disturbing Read more…

Forced marriage refers to a marriage in which at least one person did not consent to the union. Tactics such as Read more…

Folks of all gender and sexual identities can experience interpersonal and community violence. At Sakhi, we recognize that for LGBTQIA+ Read more…

Anyone can be a survivor of violence — no matter one’s age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, or cultural background. Each Read more…

Am I Being Abused? A Checklist – Provided by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Protect yourself online. Keeping yourself safe online is a part of Safety Planning.  While having access to the internet can Read more…

You have the right to shelter. If you or someone you know is looking for a safe place to stay Read more…

This Glossary is a compilation of essential terminology that we use and reference at Sakhi and within the field. Last Read more…