DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Dozens of volunteers who help raise awareness of domestic violence were honored Monday morning at a special breakfast in Delray Beach. The event was hosted by the group Aid to ...

Jeannette DeOrchis survived an abusive childhood and first marriage to excel in academics, her career and her personal life. Already a role model for women who turn to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse ...

AVDA will present its inaugural End Abuse 2017 Awareness Breakfast, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Amy Bonomi, Michigan State University Professor and Chair of the Human Development and Family Studies ...

AVDA, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, marking a major milestone — 40 years of empowering survivors of domestic violence to live violence-free, self-sufficient lives. The Heart of a Woman Luncheon ...

What Does Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse do? AVDA is a state-certified domestic violence center that offers a comprehensive array of services to all victims of domestic violence including; a 24-hour ...

This year the name “Home Safe Home” for AVDA’s annual gala takes on even greater meaning. For 15 years, the name has represented AVDA’s goal to make every home a safe one that is free of abuse; now, ...

Linda Villareale is raising three grandchildren, after her daughter was killed by her husband. Simone Harris escaped to a shelter and had to move in with a teacher at 18. But now she has a 3.5 ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — For many survivors of domestic violence, speaking out is one of the most difficult steps they will ever take. Fear, stigma, and systemic barriers often keep victims ...