Unfortunately, where domestic violence is happening, mediation and couple’s counseling aren’t very helpful. However, the legal system isn’t always a safer option, either, especially for people who have experienced harm from the legal system. So if mediation, couple’s counseling, and the legal system aren’t options for someone, what else is left?

Back in 2021, Walnut Avenue published its support of Black Lives Matter, both as a principle and as a movement, along with seven commitments to action.

In honor of Juneteenth, we wanted to publish an update of where we are in those commitments since our last update.

Walnut Avenue, as a community-based family-focused agency, cannot claim to fight for gender justice and healthier opportunities for families without also fighting for racial justice.