Tag: Domestic violence

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20 years of support for domestic violence survivors

This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is celebrating 20 years of the Shield Against Violent Environments (SAVE) program. BCBSKS is committed to providing a safe workplace where domestic violence will not be tolerated. In 2001, we began the SAVE program to assist our employees who are victims of domestic violence; educate our company and others on … Continue reading 20 years of support for domestic violence survivors

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Topeka Mayor's Task Force Against Domestic Violence - the Corporate Engagement Committee
In the Community

Join BCBSKS’ mission against domestic violence

Sixteen years ago, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas established SAVE – Shield Against Violent Environments. We realized the impact that domestic violence has on the workplace and that while at work, that may be the only time the survivor feels safe and/or have the opportunity to take action. Continue reading “Join BCBSKS’ mission against domestic violence”

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{Guest blog} Kansas Attorney General’s office adopts batterer intervention programs

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is committed to supporting local and state initiatives for the prevention of domestic violence. We asked Dorthy Stucky Halley, LMSW, Director of the Victim Services Division of the Office of the Attorney General to share how Kansas Attorney General’s Office provides resources and services to those affected by domestic violence. Continue reading “{Guest blog} Kansas Attorney General’s office adopts batterer intervention programs”

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Health & Wellness

{Guest blog} The mission to end gender and relationship violence

Christie Brungardt, Ph.D, is the co-founder of Jana’s Campaign, a group who’s mission is to provide quality educational programming that prevents gender and relationship violence. We invited Christie to share how the organization is continuing its mission across the country.  Continue reading “{Guest blog} The mission to end gender and relationship violence”

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