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My Hmong American Experience

May 10, 2021

A story about reconnecting with and celebrating Hmong culture in honor of Hmong American Day, May 14th. Clockwise from Left: Bee Vue Yang, Southeast Asia Coordinator for the Sexual Assault Center of Family Services wearing a traditional Hmong garb; (top right) Bee's father Ngia Vue, older brother Koua Vue, and mother Chia Lor; (bottom right) the family's sponsors in La Crosse.

Crisis Center moving to new location May 2021

April 12, 2021

Family Services' Crisis Center will continue to serve Brown County residents at new, state-of-the-art facility. Construction of state-of-the-art facility that will house the Crisis Center nears completion at the Community Treatment Center campus at 3150 Gershwin Drive in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Image Courtesy Jenny Younk, Crisis Center Program Manager)

Pinwheels for Prevention returns

April 1, 2021

Annual display of pinwheels aims to raise awareness that all children deserve to be safe and well. Family Services staff place 144 pinwheels outside Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center in Green Bay on March 31st, 2021. Each pinwheel represents one child helped at the center so far this year.

Squad car magnets spread Sexual Assault Awareness

March 31, 2021

Law enforcement agencies team up with the Sexual Assault Center in April to highlight support for victims in Northeast Wisconsin. Officers with the Green Bay Police Department show off their teal squad ribbons for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April 2021.

5 Ways to Help Children Make Choices

February 2, 2021

Giving children choices can foster a sense of control and help them feel empowered. Below are 5 examples of how you can promote good decision-making skills in children as they grow!

5 Ways to Support a Sexual Assault Survivor

January 19, 2021

Sexual assault or abuse is never the victim's fault. With proper support from family and friends, survivors can begin to heal and move forward from what happened.

Pornography, Exploitation, and Human Trafficking

January 5, 2021

What happens when human trafficking and the online sex industry collide? The troubling ties between the two, and what can be done to stop it.

Fun Ideas to Keep the Holiday Spirit Alive

December 8, 2020

Family traditions are looking a little different in 2020. Even though some traditions may need to be put on hold, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate safely at home!

COVID-19 and the Holiday Season: Tips to Manage Stress

November 25, 2020

Holiday celebrations can add extra stress during an already stressful year. We're sharing 9 tips to help you navigate the season while protecting your mental health.

3 Simple Strategies to Protect Kids from Abuse

October 6, 2020

The first step to preventing child abuse? Talking to children about it. An expert shares 3 tips that will help you start the conversation in ways that even very young children will understand.