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Help us spread the word in the community. Rent our silent witnesses or clothesline project for your domestic violence awareness event or request a speaker to come talk to your group.

Silent Witnesses

Silent Witnesses

Each Silent Witness represents a victim of domestic violence who was murdered by their abuser and includes their photo and story. Silent Witnesses make a strong impact at events and vigils. Our Silent Witnesses are available to rent for your community event.

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The Clothesline Project

The Clothesline Project

Shirts in the Clothesline Project were designed by those impacted by interpersonal violence and tell the stories of each individual’s experience. These shirts are a fascinating look at the realities of survivor’s experiences. Clothesline Project items are available to rent for your community event or vigil.

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Request a Speaker

Request a Speaker

Whether you want to learn more about domestic violence, or more about our agency, we are happy to provide a speaker to visit your group or event. Contact the Community Education Program at 708-794-2140

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A Letter from Kris Scott, CEO

On behalf of the staff and board of directors of Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, I extend our deepest condolences to the families of Shaneiqua Pugh, her seven children, and all those impacted by Sunday’s mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.

In recent weeks, we have witnessed a devastating number of lives lost to domestic violence—individuals killed at the hands of intimate partners. Among them are Dr. Cerina Fairfax, wife of Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax; Nancy Metayer Bowen, Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida; Pastor Tammy McCollum of Charlotte, North Carolina; Myneika Scott of Grovetown, Georgia; and Davonta Curtis of Chicago, Illinois. These names represent just a fraction of the lives lost. Too many stories go untold, and too many families are left grieving.

As these tragedies continue to unfold, I am reminded of the urgency of our work. Domestic violence does not discriminate—it affects individuals across all communities, backgrounds, and identities. In recent weeks, there has been heightened visibility around the murders of Black women.

According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, 45.1% of Black women have experienced domestic violence, and more than half of Black female homicides are connected to intimate partner violence.

At Anew, we see the impact of this violence every day—and we also see the possibility for change. We provide comprehensive, wraparound services to survivors, while also investing in prevention efforts that address the root causes of abuse.

We believe accountability is essential. Through our Partner Abuse Intervention Program, we work with individuals who have used violence, helping them take responsibility for their actions while building the skills needed to create nonviolent, healthy relationships.

We also believe prevention begins early. Through our Community Education and Prevention Program, we are equipping young people—from pre-K through high school—with the knowledge and tools to build safe, respectful relationships and break cycles of harm before they begin.

This moment calls for more than awareness—it calls for action. Each of us has a role to play in creating safer communities, supporting survivors, and holding systems accountable. Everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse. I remain committed to a future where that is not an aspiration, but a reality.