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 next Adult and Children’s Leadership Trainings will be offered in 2018. Dates and times TBA. The Windows Leadership Training prepares human service providers to facilitate creative art workshops using
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.
Our community art initiative At the Core: Transforming Trauma Together, led by artist Fabian Debora, combines Touchstones — small pieces of art to carry with you — with mural making to empower individuals
For over two decades AWBW has shared art as a touchstone of change for those impacted by violence and trauma. Touchstones: A Creative Journey, led by artist and AWBW founder Cathy
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 Sunday, October 1st at Casa Del Mar
Join us Sunday, October 1st at Casa Del Mar
In 25 years over 200,000 women, children and men have participated in A Window Between Worlds art workshops. It is the collaboration and support of the entire AWBW family —
Join AWBW for our Volunteer Day on the third Saturday of each month to support our programs and fundraising events. Our group gathers at our Venice studios to complete... >>
A Window Between Worlds is honored to have so many advocates who share our mission with their friends, family and colleagues. Creating an online campaign is a wonderful way to