Children don’t have to be physically abused to be hurt by domestic violence. An estimated 15 million children in the United States live in homes where domestic violence has happened
Across the country, homicide is among the leading causes of death for women under age 45, and most women who are murdered are killed by a current or former partner.
Sue’s connection to Bethany House began in 2011, when she was serving as President of the Heavenly Dining Diva’s Ladies Circle at Heritage Church of God in Maumee. When her
For nearly 13 years, Bethany House has been guided by the steady, compassionate leadership of Executive Director Deidra Lashley. Today, we share a bittersweet but meaningful update.
Beyond physical assault: abusers destroy property to control and isolate. Learn how abuse of cars, tools, and tech isolates victims, and why Ohio communities must respond.
Discover the $42M cost of IPV in Lucas County and how volunteers bring hope, housing, and healing to survivors. Learn how you can help.
In 2024, Bethany House advanced its mission through direct support for domestic violence survivors and impactful system-level advocacy. Learn how we provided over 18,000 nights of safety, expanded accessibility, and
Bethany House received a $26,400 grant from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation to support advocacy and stability services for families in our StepUP program recovering from domestic violence.
Intimate Partner Violence costs Ohio over $1 billion each year. Support coordinated care to break the cycle and build healthier, safer communities.
Discover the hidden cost of Intimate Partner Violence in Ohio—mental health impacts on victims amount to a staggering $122.4 million annually.
New research reveals that child abuse within domestic violence costs Ohio an estimated $1.2 Billion annually, straining healthcare systems, disrupting education, and placing long-term burdens on public services.
New research reveals that IPV costs Ohio an estimated $1.2 billion annually, impacting healthcare, workplaces, and public resources.