Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP)

10/06/2026

Thanks for the shout out, Relationship Safety Alliance!

💜 Domestic violence is not always physical.

The Power and Control Wheel, developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP) in Duluth, helps illustrate the many tactics an abusive partner may use to gain and maintain control.

Those tactics can include intimidation, emotional abuse, isolation, economic abuse, threats, using children, minimizing or blaming, and other behaviors that restrict another person's freedom and independence.

Throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’ll take a closer look at several parts of the wheel and what they can look like in everyday relationships.

Recognizing abuse is an important part of supporting survivors and creating safer communities.

📞 Confidential advocacy is available 24/7 at the Louise Seliski Shelter: 218-828-1216

10/02/2026

Whereas, Survivors are the experts in their own lives, and their knowledge, experiences, and leadership must guide Minnesota’s efforts to prevent and end domestic violence;

Thank you, Gov. Walz, for this proclamation!

09/27/2026

What a powerful event at the Center for Nonviolence this weekend!

09/27/2026

Secure your seat for a virtual training on Addressing Women's Use of Violence!

Addressing Women’s Use of Violence A virtual training on effective interventions and programs that address women’s use of violence October 13-15, 2026 9

09/10/2026

We remember Dale Henry Spry and Muse Abdi Afrah, the fifteenth and sixteenth confirmed victims of domestic violence-related homicide in Minnesota in 2026.

Dale Henry Spry was a father to two children. He graduated from North Community High School and served in the Army. He was described as “a big part of the Native American community and the Northside Minneapolis community.” Muse Abdi Afrah previously lived in Tennessee and was described as “a well known man, a nice man.” Multiple people described him as their childhood friend and “like a brother” to them. We remember Dale and Muse.

Learn more here: https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2026

GoFundMe to support Dale's family and his burial services: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-dale-henry-spry

GoFundMe to support Carlton Johnson's ex-girlfriend, who was shot in front of their daughter and survived: https://gofund.me/c76d6a8af

09/08/2026

We remember Janelle Marie Swenson, the fourteenth confirmed victim of domestic violence-related homicide in Minnesota in 2026.

Janelle Marie Swenson worked as a Direct Support Professional at Orion Corporation and Environmental Services at Essentia Health. Her loved ones shared, “She had a tenacious personality, never letting a horse win after being bucked off. Janelle always got back on.” She loved hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, canning vegetables, and gardening, and lived by her faith. She leaves behind her husband, three children, and two new grandbabies. We remember Janelle Marie Swenson.

Learn more here: https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2026

GoFundMe to support Janelle's family:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-janelles-family-cover-expenses-after-her-loss

09/03/2026

Thank you, Gloria, for showing the world what it means to speak up for women’s equality. Thank you for fighting for our rights so that every woman and every person can live with dignity, freedom, and equality.

09/03/2026

08/20/2026

We remember Alice Brown, Kristen Brown, and Evie Brown, the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth confirmed victims of domestic violence homicide in Minnesota in 2026.

Alice Brown was “the kindest and most loving; a gardener who loved to walk.” Kristen Brown was “an amazing mother; an amazing businesswoman; funny and witty.” She opened Brown Bear Daycare after giving birth to Evie in 2018, and wrote often of her passion for caring for children. Evie was “a natural leader,” and she loved rainbows and sparkles. We remember Alice, Kristen, and Evie.

Learn more here: https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2026

08/03/2026

We remember Janelle Lea Carlson, the tenth confirmed victim of intimate partner homicide in Minnesota in 2026.

Janelle’s loved ones shared that she loved nature and going on walks; butterflies; and painting. She loved vanilla ice cream, and “the little things” made her happy. We remember Janelle Lea Carlson.

Learn more here: https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2026