Not until working with A Window Between Worlds was the emotional chain of violence finally broken for this survivor. Maura shares how the Take a Walk in My Shoes project allowed her to say, “Enough! This is it! Art was the key to breaking past my frustration and finally being able to express what I was feeling.”
Not until working with A Window Between Worlds was the emotional chain of violence finally broken for this survivor. Maura shares how the Take a Walk in My Shoes project allowed her to say, “Enough! This is it! Art was the key to breaking past my frustration and finally being able to express what I was feeling.”
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls... >>
A Window Between Worlds views art as a catalyst for profound breakthroughs leading to growth and change. Through creating art, participants can begin to define and acknowledge what is important
63% of boys, age 11-20 who commit murder, kill the man who was abusing their mother.* A child witnessing domestic violence is the strongest risk factor for transmitting violent... >>
Over the last 25 years, A Window Between Worlds has developed a collaborative, grassroots model of leadership to achieve maximum impact for those we serve.
Over the last 25 years, A Window Between Worlds has developed a collaborative, grassroots model of leadership to achieve maximum impact for those we serve.
Creating art can be a gentle and effective process to support adults in moving forward from trauma that has occurred at any point in their lives. AWBW’s Adult Windows program offers
The impact of violence and abuse in childhood can have a devastating and long-lasting effect. Children who have experienced trauma often lose a sense of safety and security essential to
The Windows Leadership Training prepares human service providers to facilitate creative art workshops using a trauma-informed approach. The training incorporates 25 years of best practices in arts programming developed in
In celebration of A Window Between Worlds’ 25th Anniversary, we welcome you to be a part of Touchstones, a year-long interactive art project.
In celebration of A Window Between Worlds’ 25th Anniversary, we welcome you to be a part of Touchstones, a year-long interactive art project.
Integrating Touchstones created by individuals impacted by violence and trauma in multiple ways, this community mural was created by a group of 12 Windows Leaders in collaboration with Cathy Salser.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our first ever Art Transforming Trauma Conference on Thursday, June 30th 2016! The room was filled with trained Windows Leaders, artists, social
Each step of the way the work of A Window Between Worlds has been made possible by support from artists across the country. We are honored by their dedication in
Join us at Hotel Casa Del Mar on September 25th for an ocean-view brunch, silent auction and special presentations.
Join us at Hotel Casa Del Mar on September 25th for an ocean-view brunch, silent auction and special presentations.
Join a community of advocates, artists, and supporters as we celebrate AWBW’s 25th anniversary at a special event to honor those like you, who have helped us reach this milestone
Please join A Window Between Worlds for our final Advocate Huddle of the year, and a very special one in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. AWBW has partnered with
This is a time like no other! In 2014 AWBW announced its transition to a new mission statement resulting in the largest expansion in our 24 year history. You are