Love Like That

Yocelin Clayborn Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)? The goal of TDVAM, declared by Congress in 2010, is to amplify awareness of what is unhealthy and often abusive while uplifting what is healthy. (1)  … Continued

Nice to meet you.

You might know of us from Hops for Hope (our one-of-a-kind home-brewed beer-tasting competition), or perhaps you’ve seen one of our billboards as you’re driving through town, but we wanted to take a minute to introduce ourselves properly. Ray of … Continued

Ray of Hope is Hiring: Court Advocate

Applications due: February 29, 2024 Ray of Hope is a 501(c)3 multi-service organization that is committed to helping adult and child survivors and their families find the services they need in ONE place to recover from child abuse, domestic violence, … Continued

Child Abuse Awareness Month 2021

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Ray of Hope Advocacy Center unveils plans throughout April that will honor Child Abuse Awareness Month locally. In April, Ray of Hope plans to place 257 pinwheels in the green space at Unity Square. Each pinwheel represents … Continued

ACE Interface Master Trainer

NEAR Science is coming to an Oklahoma community near you! Oklahoma will soon have 30 certified Master Trainers prepared to engage and motivate individuals and communities to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and improve well-being. The ACE Interface Master Trainer … Continued

Crisis could increase cases of domestic abuse.

By Sharon Bishop-Baldwin For the Examiner-Enterprise Home, safe home is the order of the day these days, but not everyone feels the security of domestic bliss. For victims of abuse, the thick walls of a home that are meant to … Continued