
It’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and our students are leading the conversation
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) – a time dedicated to raising awareness about unhealthy and abusive relationships among teens, promoting prevention, and making sure young people know

Walking Alongside Survivors: Inside Options’ Colby Office
Tucked into northwest Kansas, Options’ Colby office serves as a vital lifeline for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Colby and the surrounding rural communities. As Options’ Colby office,

Stalking is Not Romantic: Dispelling the Myths From Movies and TV
If you’ve scrolled social media in the past few years, you’ve probably seen posts about “the creepy stalker who’s actually hot” or jokes about obsessive behavior being “romantic.” Shows like

“I Would Never Let That Happen to Me”: The Dangerous Myth We Tell Ourselves About Abuse
“I would never get into an abusive relationship. I would never put up with that.” I recently overheard this statement while attending a conference. It was said casually, confidently, and

“Ask An Advocate” – interview with Weekend Shelter Advocate Kady Mae Stevens
For the past 3.5 years, Kady Stevens has been one of the steady, compassionate forces keeping our shelter running through the weekend hours – a time when needs can be

“Ask An Advocate” – interview with Community Advocate Krystal Rodriguez
If you’ve ever crossed paths with Krystal Rodriguez, you know she brings a spark with her everywhere she goes. As one of our Community Advocates based in the Colby office,