Stop DV

10/20/2026

Thank you to Faulkner County Sheriff's Office for sharing about our Candlelight Vigil and helping spread awareness about domestic violence in our community! 💜 We’re grateful for the continued support of our community as we honor survivors, remember lives lost, and work together to make resources more accessible to those who need them.

10/20/2026

🍂 Our Fall 2026 STOPDV Newsletter is here!
💜 A big thank you to all of our dedicated supporters!
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10/19/2026

Thank you to Faulkner County, Arkansas for sharing about our Candlelight Vigil and helping spread awareness about domestic violence in our community! 💜 We’re grateful for the continued support of our community as we honor survivors, remember lives lost, and work together to make resources more accessible to those who need them.

10/19/2026

A big thank you to Conway Animal Services for sharing this resource and tagging us! 💜 We’re so grateful to have community partners who understand the barriers survivors can face when leaving an abusive situation. Having a safe place for their pets can make a big difference!

If you or someone you know needs an Order of Protection or help navigating the process, call STOPDV at 501-764-6396. We’re here to help!

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

At Conway Animal Services, we understand that leaving a dangerous situation isn't always easy, especially when you have a beloved pet depending on you.

We want you to know that you don't have to choose between your safety and your pet's well-being. 🐾❤️

Conway Animal Services has a designated kennel available to provide temporary housing for pets whose owners are seeking safety from domestic violence.

Our goal is simple: to give you one less thing to worry about while you find a safe place for yourself.

If you or someone you know is facing a dangerous situation and needs temporary care for a pet, please don't hesitate to reach out to our staff.

📍 Conway Animal Services
4560 Old Morrilton Highway, Conway, AR

📞 501-450-6160, Option 1

💜 Your safety matters. Your pets matter. And we're here to help.

Please share this message. You never know who might need to hear it today.

10/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Brandi Wiseman as the Vice President of the STOPDV Board! 💜🎉

We are so grateful to have Brandi’s leadership and experience as part of our team. With a background in clinical social work, advocacy, domestic violence services, and nonprofit development, she brings so much knowledge and passion to our mission.

We’re excited to have her in this role and look forward to all we’ll accomplish together as we continue supporting survivors and building a safer community.

Welcome to the STOPDV family, Brandi! 😊

10/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Janet Wilson as the newest member of the STOPDV Board! 💜🎉

We are so grateful to have Dr. Wilson join our team. With more than 30 years of experience as a UCA professor and a focus on victimology and intimate partner violence, she brings valuable knowledge and a strong commitment to the work we do.

We are excited to have her as part of the STOPDV family and look forward to all we’ll accomplish together as we continue supporting survivors and building a safer community.

Welcome to the STOPDV family, Dr. Wilson! 😊

10/17/2026

Strangulation is abuse. And it can be deadly.

No bruises doesn’t mean no harm. Strangulation is a serious form of violence and a major warning sign for escalating abuse.

Swipe to learn the facts and understand why taking strangulation seriously matters.

Learn more: https://www.safeaustin.org/the-violent-reality-of-strangulation/

📞 (501) 764-6396
📍 510 South German Ln., Justice Building, Room 306, Conway, AR
🌐 www.wecanstopdv.org

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to our Executive Director and Court Liaison, Terri Baker! 💜

A strong team needs a leader who believes in the mission, believes in the people behind it, and makes sure the people beside her never feel like they’re doing it alone.

Terri, you bring that kind of leadership to STOPDV every day. You check in, you listen, you make time for your team, and you’re there when we need someone to step in and help. You care about how we’re doing, not just as employees, but as people. That means more than you probably realize.

And especially during a time of uncertainty, we know there is so much that goes into keeping STOPDV moving forward that we may not always see. The calls, conversations, connections, decisions, and advocacy all matter, even when they happen outside of our day-to-day.

We may not see every part of it, but we know how much you pour into this organization, this team, and the people we serve.

Thank you for leading us, supporting us, believing in this work, and continuing to show up for all of it. We’re grateful to have you, Terri. 💜

Happy Boss’s Day!

10/16/2026

A home should be a place of safety, not fear. 💜

As we continue raising awareness this October, let’s remember that creating safer communities starts with recognizing domestic violence, talking about it, and supporting those experiencing it.

Take a stand with STOPDV!

📞 (501) 764-6178 or (501) 764-6396
📍 510 South German Ln, Justice Building, Room 306
🌐 www.wecanstopdv.org

10/15/2026

We want to recognize Nia C. Holland of Rise & Rebuild Foundation for her courage in sharing her story and advocating for survivors. 💜

Thank you to Vasi Prokos TV and Cleveland 19 News for covering Nia’s story and highlighting the importance of making support and resources more accessible.

As Nia reminds us, conversations about domestic violence cannot stop when October ends. Here at STOPDV, we stand with her in the belief that survivors deserve support, accessible resources, and a path to safety without having to navigate it all alone.

Watch her story here:
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/10/13/domestic-violence-survivor-pushes-policy-changes-during-awareness-month/

A domestic violence survivor is speaking publicly about her experience navigating protection orders, police and courts as she pushes for stronger responses and prevention during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.