Lifestyle, by definition is the typical way of life for a person or a culture. Lifestyle choices can encompass many things. You may choose to be married, or single, or some variation in between. You may choose to buy a home or rent or live with family. You may choose a “green” lifestyle with the ideal of leaving a better world for future generations. You may choose many things to fill your leisure time, many things to be interested in, many things to teach your children…….which you may or may not choose to have. Location, finances, education, family or work responsibilities….all of these things and others can have an impact on the lifestyle choices you make. But domestic violence is one thing that is not a lifestyle choice. For far too long society assumed that a victim of domestic violence…………….and victims come in all shapes and sizes, all ages, all genders, all education and all economic levels………….chooses to live this way. Victims are assumed to be weak…….to
Dove is an organization that engages religious institutions, volunteers, and advocates seeking to coordinate efforts to address unmet needs and social injustices. These needs are met through coordinated programs focusing on domestic violence, homelessness, education, volunteer and community empowerment, and individual emergency need fulfillment. Dove works for justice, equality, and understanding among all people.