A Better Way/Victor Valley Domestic Violence

06/24/2026

Our next session of Goal Setting classes starts a week from today. This class is free and open to anyone ages 18+.

06/24/2026

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/ask-amanda/ask-amanda-what-do-i-do-after-losing-custody-of-my-child?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=weekly

When a protective parent loses custody to an abusive partner, they can feel panicked. An attorney advises what steps to take to get your child back.

06/22/2026

Thank you to all our sponsors and participants for supporting our Mini Golf fundraiser!

06/22/2026

We appreciate you!! 😄

06/21/2026

We’re so happy that our participants had a great time and grateful to High Desert Second Chance for supporting our fundraiser!

06/19/2026

A big thanks to all of our sponsors! We are excited to play Miniature Golf with all of you tomorrow! VVMG Victor Valley Marketing Group, Stewart Title of California, Apple Valley Communications, ADVMS, Apple Valley Moose Lodge #1810, Lucerne Valley Moose Lodge #2096, Above All Pest Control

06/18/2026

Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence.

He was lying in the middle of the street.

Near a police station.

Screaming for help.

And nobody came.

When people talk about domestic abuse, many picture a woman trying to escape a violent partner.

But what happens when the victim is a man?

What happens when he's bigger, stronger, and physically capable of fighting back...
..but knows that if he does, he could be the one arrested?

Many male survivors describe feeling trapped between two impossible choices:

Endure the abuse.

Or risk not being believed.

For some, the fear isn't just the violence.

It's the shame.
The ridicule.
The accusations.
The belief that nobody will take them seriously.

One survivor asked:

"What am I supposed to do when police don't believe me, my friends make fun of me for getting beat up by a girl, and she's still stalking my every move?"

Domestic abuse doesn't have a gender.

And survivors shouldn't have to prove they deserve help.

Read the full blog:
https://breakthesilencedv.org/?p=19180

BTSADV Support Line:
📞 1-855-BTS-1777
9 AM–9 PM CST | 7 Days A Week

06/17/2026

Our office will be closed this Friday.

06/15/2026

Father's Day is this Sunday! Treat Dad to some family time at Scandia Family Fun Center this Saturday! You can celebrate Dad while also helping a local non-profit raise funds to aid victims of domestic violence.

06/15/2026

This is an excellent article about what domestic violence shelters actually do, what they really need, and some common misconceptions.

Learn what domestic violence shelters actually need, common misconceptions, and how you can provide meaningful, practical support to survivors.