Blue Shield of California Foundation

10/31/2025

In LA, 44% of unhoused women reported domestic violence as the primary cause of their homelessness.

It's clear: Housing access and domestic violence are linked, and we can't solve one without addressing the other.

Aaron Schrank's reporting for LA Public Press shows how strong journalism can shine a light on interconnected issues and their solutions — while centering the voices of those impacted.

Though is coming to a close, the Journalist Playbook is available year round. Find solution-based reporting resources that can help end domestic violence https://journalists.letsenddv.org/

10/29/2025

Rossana Drumond, publisher of News, knows that covering domestic violence is different from covering any other kind of news. It requires unique sensitivity and willingness to explore root causes.

By examining interconnected issues in their coverage — like immigration status, language barriers, and cultural norms — journalists can share how issues reinforce each other and encourage more comprehensive solutions.

In the Journalist Playbook, find research on related topics, plus expert sources who can help you dig deeper.

journalists.letsenddv.org/related-topics



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Rossana Drummond, editora de News, sabe que cubrir noticias sobre la violencia doméstica es diferente a cubrir cualquier otro tipo de noticia. Requiere una sensibilidad única y la voluntad de explorar las causas fundamentales.

Al examinar temas interconectados en su cobertura —como la condición migratoria, barreras lingüísticas y normas culturales— los periodistas pueden compartir cómo estos temas se refuerzan entre sí y promover soluciones más integrales.

En el Journalist Playbook, encuentra investigaciones sobre temas relacionados, además de fuentes expertas que pueden ayudarte a profundizar aún más.

journalists.letsenddv.org/related-topics

10/22/2025

Impactfully reporting on domestic violence requires great depth and care.

ChrisAnna Mink's article for CalMatters.org is a powerful example of how to incorporate key principles of solution-based, trauma-informed reporting.

Get more examples of strong domestic violence coverage in the Journalist Playbook, developed in partnership with survivors, journalists, and advocates: https://bit.ly/4ntoxeM

10/16/2025

As a pediatrician and journalist, ChrisAnna Mink understands that domestic violence and public health are inextricably linked.

How journalists report on domestic violence impacts the health, well-being, and safety for everyone involved.

By building trust, being transparent, and prioritizing safety, journalists can uplift survivors' experiences and share solutions.

Get resources to report on domestic violence: https://bit.ly/42I4wcJ

10/10/2025

Domestic violence doesn't happen in a vacuum. It intersects with many social issues, revealing an opportunity for complex and layered storytelling.

By using trauma-informed, solutions-orientated reporting, journalists can change the conversation about domestic violence.

The Journalist Playbook, developed by survivors and journalists with Blue Shield of California Foundation, equips journalists with the tools they need to cover domestic violence with depth and care.

Explore the Journalist Playbook: https://journalists.letsenddv.org/



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La violencia doméstica no ocurre de forma aislada. Se entrelaza con otros problemas sociales, lo cual representa una oportunidad para contar historias complejas.

Al informar con conocimiento del trauma y enfocados en la búsqueda de soluciones, los periodistas pueden transformar las conversaciones sobre la violencia doméstica.

El Manual para Periodistas, desarrollado por sobrevivientes y periodistas de la Fundación Blue Shield de California, ofrece las herramientas necesarias para reportar sobre la violencia doméstica con cuidado y profundidad.

Explora el Manual para Periodistas: https://journalists.letsenddv.org/

10/07/2025

Solution-based domestic violence reporting doesn't just focus on one issue.

People experiencing domestic violence are often impacted by a loss of job, homelessness, and immigration status. By exploring how these issues are interconnected — and impacted by changing public funding — reporters can drive systemic change.

Discover more examples of solution-based journalism in the Journalist Playbook: https://journalists.letsenddv.org/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=DVAM2025_meta_post3

10/03/2025

Impactful domestic violence reporting centers survivors, holds systems accountable, and shares solutions.

It’s not easy, but the results can change our world.

That’s why we developed the Journalist Playbook, in collaboration with journalists, survivors, and advocates.

Get the tools you need to shift the narrative and drive solutions at the link in our bio.

10/01/2025

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’ll be celebrating the journalists and newsrooms dedicated to trauma-informed, solution-based reporting.

The stories journalists tell about domestic violence can have a profound effect on how we talk about it, think about it, and work to end it.

Stories that center survivor voices, protect sources, examine systems and interconnected issues, and share solutions can promote progress and change.

This and beyond, get resources for solution-based, trauma-informed reporting practices: journalists.letsenddv.org/



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En este Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica, rendiremos homenaje a los periodistas y medios de comunicación que practican un periodismo con conocimiento del trauma y centrado en la búsqueda de soluciones.

Las historias que los periodistas cuentan sobre la violencia doméstica pueden tener un profundo efecto en la forma en que hablamos y pensamos sobre el tema y en nuestros esfuerzos para terminar con esta violencia.

Las historias que se centran en la voz de las sobrevivientes alcanzan lo siguiente:

– Protegen a las fuentes
– Analizan los sistemas y temas relacionados
– Proponen soluciones
– Pueden impulsar el progreso y el cambio

Este més de concientización, puedes acceder a recursos para ejercer un periodismo centrado en soluciones: journalists.letsenddv.org

05/23/2025

“Partnering with The Pivot Fund helped us reach newsrooms truly embedded in their communities,” said Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin, communications lead for our Foundation’s Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence strategy and co-host of a webinar we created with . “We believe that ending domestic violence requires changing the conversation — and journalism has the power to shape how we talk about, understand, and ultimately end domestic violence. Together, we’re building a community of informed reporters leading that change with the Journalism Playbook.”

Click the link in bio to learn more about our workshop with The Pivot Fund.

https://tr.ee/mjcTG8IOzl

03/01/2025

Although is coming to an end, we continue celebrating Black leadership that is reshaping philanthropy. One of those trailblazers is Janiece Evans-Page, CEO of the Tides Foundation ().

As Janiece puts it: “We’re committed to uplifting and supporting those doing the work on the front lines. More than ever, we’re intentional about ensuring their voices are heard—amplifying their impact while also protecting them and the communities they serve.”

This is what philanthropy should look like—centering those most affected, shifting power, and creating real pathways for healing and justice. Read the entire conversation Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin had with Janiece (link in below), and let’s continue to uplift Black changemakers and invest in the visionaries who are shaping our collective future.

https://blueshieldcafoundation.org/blog/celebrating-black-history-janiece-evans-page-ceo-tides

01/30/2025

We're so excited for the "Healing California" Ethnic Media Collaborative! Supporting ethnic media is especially important now and this collaboration will amplify important community voices and stories. Stay connected with us this year to see this work in action!

The Center has launched the 2025 Ethnic Media Collaborative, “Healing California,” bringing together eight California outlets serving diverse audiences. El Tecolote, Telemundo 52 Los Angeles, Telemundo 48, Telemundo 33, Sacramento Observer, The Stoop, World Journal, and Người Viet News. The Center will partner with ethnic media organizations in California to report together on health equity, community well-being and gaps in health care. The initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of Blue Shield of California Foundation, The California Endowment, The California Wellness Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation. Congratulations to all our participants! https://ow.ly/uTPX50UPXHj

10/17/2024

As we close out , we’re excited to highlight the incredible work of Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) — an organization transforming lives and empowering immigrant women in Alameda and San Francisco counties.

Mujeres Unidas y Activas is part of a multigenerational cohort working to end domestic violence, focusing on root causes and protective factors unique to families of color. This approach is powerful because it’s grounded in the lived experiences of survivors, building a future where women lead with strength, survivors heal with dignity, and families thrive across generations.

Thank you, MUA, for leading the way toward a safer, more just future. Let’s keep showing up for the Latinx community—this month and every day.