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The Problem:
According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), approximately one out of four women will experience some form of domestic violence during her lifetime. SAFE recognizes the need to address the economic factors that keep victims within abusive situations. According to a study funded by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Family and Employment Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence “Recent intimate partner victimization does, indeed, show up as a risk factor for entering the labor force. Thus, it appears when compared to all who were violently victimized, those whose assaults were perpetrated by a partner are the most likely victims to seek employment after an assault. This is not surprising, given that they may need to find work as part of a strategy for becoming more independent of a violent partner.
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What We Do:
Pre-Employment Training is FREE OF CHARGE and open to all survivors of domestic violence.
Topics will include:
- RESUME CREATION
- JOB SEEKING TECHNIQUES
- INTERVIEWING SKILLS
- AND MUCH MORE!
Ongoing sessions with many dates and locations within the Metropolitan Detroit area
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Our History:
Kalyn Risker, Founder and Executive Director of Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) is a survivor of domestic violence. In 1998, she was beaten until her eye socket required reconstructive surgery. Kalyn Risker immediately left the situation with her four-year-old daughter, having only a part-time job and needing additional income and health benefits. Prior to her doctor releasing her back to work, she received a full-time position at a payroll company and began building her career. While working full-time, Ms. Risker obtained a Bachelors Business Administration in Human Resource Management. As a Human Resource Manager, she received job applications from women who were missing many of the necessary components to seek employment. Kalyn Risker also supervised many employees that lacked adequate resumes for successful career advancement. Additionally, she met with several workers seeking her department to explain reductions in their productivity, request time off work and other resources to help deal with abuse in their homes. As stated by Kalyn Risker “My experience as a survivor of domestic violence and as a Human Resource Executive led to the idea for SAFE. Although I show no readily visible signs of scarring, I use my personal victory over circumstances to help inspire others into action”.
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