Billings Area Family Violence Task Force

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Being married doesn’t mean you’ve given lifelong consent. ❤️‍🩹

If someone feels pressured, manipulated or threatened into s*x — even by a spouse — that isn’t “part of marriage.” It can be s*xual assault.

And if a survivor froze or didn’t fight back? That’s a common trauma response — not permission.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can it really be r**e if we’re married?” this article breaks down what consent looks like, what coercion can sound like, and why it matters.

See why consent matters in every relationship → https://bit.ly/4s6REsg

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Intimate partner violence affects every part of a survivor’s life, often causing long lasting physical and mental health challenges that may go unseen.

By learning about these impacts, we can help create safer communities and better support survivors. 💚

Learn more at:
👉 futureswithoutviolence.org
👉 healthpartnersipve.org
👉 ipvhealth.org

☎️ If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

10/14/2026

Free webinar October 22nd - 12:00 to 1:30pm MST

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us for our free webinar on Stalking & Domestic Violence: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know. Stalking is a public health issue that is frequently overlooked and isn't screened for by clinicians -- even though it directly intersects with domestic and dating violence. This webinar will explore the intersections of stalking with intimate partner violence and provide practical strategies that healthcare professionals can use to better identify and respond to patients experiencing these prevalent co-victimizations. Link in bio to learn more and register for free (or check out https://www.stalkingawareness.org/upcoming-events/).

Also join us TOMORROW, October 15, for our free Intimate Partner Stalking webinar!

10/14/2026

Today is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day!

Sponsored by Futures Without Violence, HCADV Day shines a spotlight on the powerful link between domestic violence and health. It brings healthcare providers and advocates together to support survivors and strengthen prevention efforts, because domestic violence is a healthcare issue.

Healthcare providers play a crucial role in supporting survivors every day. Over 3/4 of domestic violence survivors talk to their healthcare providers about their experiences of abuse, highlighting the importance of compassionate, survivor-centered care. 💚

📲 Access our social media toolkit and learn how you can help raise awareness this HCADV Day at www.tinyurl.com/hcadv2026

💡 Discover how healthcare providers can make a difference in the lives of survivors at www.tinyurl.com/hcadv-blog

For additional resources, visit:
👉 futureswithoutviolence.org
👉 healthpartnersipve.org
👉 ipvhealth.org

☎️ If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

10/14/2026

Abusers’ favorite sayings:
“It’s just a joke.”
“I was joking!”
“Can’t you take a joke.”
“You have no sense of humor.”
“You’re so sensitive - it was a joke.”

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10/14/2026

Home should be a place of safety. Yet for many women, the person they trust most becomes the person they fear.

If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, support is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). For support in the Dallas area, contact Genesis Women's Shelter & Support for emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy services.

10/13/2026

Domestic violence can include many different behaviors that abusers use to control their partners, and some might be harder to recognize than others. 🚩

who has been impacted by abuse, whether we know it or not. Domestic Violence Awareness Month ( ) is a great time to learn more about different warning signs, especially if you're concerned about your own relationship or someone you care about.

And remember: it's NEVER your fault if you've been abused, whether you saw the red flags or not. Nobody ever has the right to hurt you or make you feel powerless in your relationship.

Learn more: NNEDV.org/RedFlags

[Image description: Against a purple background, text reads: "Domestic violence isn't always physical. Does your partner ever... Pressure you to move faster in the relationship than you're comfortable with? Insist that you stop spending time with friends and family or that you quit hobbies, school, or your job? Want to know where you are all of the time, or excessively call, email, or text you? Criticize you or put you down, or tell you that nobody else would ever want you? Blame you (or other people) for their behavior, refusing to take responsibility? Control your shared finances or run up credit card debt in your name?" The Every1KnowsSome1 and NNEDV logos are below the text.]