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    RSL Foundation and Utah Royals FC are partnering with CAPSA to bring awareness to Domestic Violence in Utah

The RSL Foundation and Utah Royals FC are partnering with CAPSA and inviting all fans to STEP UP, STAND UP, and SPEAK UP for victims of Domestic Violence.

Due to COVID-19, many victims are now trapped with their abusers and increased fear and anxiety is triggering escalated abuse. Since March, CAPSA has seen an increase of 104% in crisis phone calls (more than double), 57% increase in shelter clients, 47% increase in casework sessions and 27% increase in therapy hours compared to the same time period last year. CAPSA has seen record high requests for services since COVID -19.

This was recently covered on KSL TV: http://ow.ly/SB4e50AgKHG

STEP UP

TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV)

In every game there is a moment where a player or players have to #STEPUP. The RSL Family is full of stars who step up at key moments on and off the field.  This is one of those moments.

The RSL Foundation has stepped up and partnered with CAPSA to support victims of domestic violence and is asking RSL and Utah Royal FC’s fans to join us.

The RSL Foundation has partnered with us because CAPSA’s staff STEP UP every day to support individuals escaping abuse and healing from the associated trauma. Domestic violence is dangerous and complex. You can STEP UP and help thousands of survivors have the resources they need by donating to CAPSA. Any amount will help.

STEP UP and support victims of domestic violence by donating to CAPSA today.

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STAND UP

FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV)

When you know the facts of domestic violence and realize how many people you know and love have experienced DV- it is hard to stand by. Each week, during the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup tournament, RSL Foundation will be highlighting facts about DV. You can help by sharing these messages.

Domestic violence facts

 

1 in 3

The CDC reports 1 in 3 women in the US experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

#1 Cause of Injury to Women

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.

Every 9 Seconds

Every 9 seconds in the US, a woman is assaulted or beaten.

2X

Boys who witness domestic violence are 2 times as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults.

1 in 3

1 in 3 women, who are victims of homicide, are murdered by her current or former partner.

More than $37 Billion

Domestic violence costs more than $37 billion per year in law enforcement involvement, legal work, medical and mental health treatment and lost productivity at companies.

35 Times

The average number of times an abuser hits his partner, before she makes a police report, is 35 times.

7X

On average, it takes a victim of domestic violence seven times to leave before staying away for good.

#1 Cause for Homelessness for Women

In the US, domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women – this increases for women with children.

SPEAK UP

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

We will be sharing ways to speak up during the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup tournament.

One way to SPEAK UP is to make your support public. Record a 30 to 60 second message to express your support for survivors of domestic violence and share it on social media using the hashtag #standUPagainstDV.

Helping a Friend or Loved One

Another way we SPEAK UP is in how we respond and support friends and loved ones who are experiencing relationship abuse. Here are some simple steps:

  • Acknowledge the situation
  • Validate their experience
  • Let them know there is help available
  • Respect their choice
LEARN MORE ABOUT HELPING A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE

RSL Foundation Step UP for CAPSA

To Help With Emergency Housing

The Dell Loy Hansen Family Foundation purchased a fourplex earlier this year for CAPSA’s transitional housing program. The property was in need of major repairs, so the RSL Foundation on behalf of the Utah Royals, donated the funds to completely renovate these homes. They were scheduled to be completed in late April.

However, due to the COVID-19 crisis, CAPSA needed more emergency shelter space to accommodate the social distancing precautions and increased demand for shelter. In response to the crisis concerns, URFC and the RSL Foundation worked with the contractors on this project to finalize and open these units  almost a month early.

During this crisis, CAPSA utilized these units for a combination of emergency shelter and transitional housing.

You can read more from:

Cache Valley Daily | HJ NEWS | KSL | ABC 4 | SL Tribune

Video of the Progress

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