Mosaic is The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, which has a community essay series. This week’s essay is by Ramonita Cuba Almonte of Warwick, Rhode Island. She writes about how she turned the abuse she experienced into something positive to help others.
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Rhode Island domestic violence shelters overflowing
Domestic violence is a public health crisis that has been compounded by the pandemic. The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports the growing problem is straining shelters for survivors in the state to capacity and beyond.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Coronavirus Roundup For April 10
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) As the public face of Rhode Island’s response to the coronavirus, Gov. Gina Raimondo fulfills a variety of roles during her daily briefings. She […]
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This I Believe New England – Domestic Violence
Think about the word family. It seems so simple. All of us come from one, at least at the very start of our journey on this planet. Some of us sustain those ties in deeply satisfying ways that last for many decades: rich emotional connection, nurture and succor, support in times of crisis, joy and celebration along the […]
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Domestic Violence Victims Could See Additional Hardship As Shutdown Continues
Nonprofit organizations are having trouble in their efforts to serve survivors of domestic violence. They’re staring down funding lapses associated with the government shutdown, that will likely impact basic needs that help survivors move forward with their lives. “It could include the temporary cessation of certain services such as advocacy out in the community, support […]