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Ana grew up in a home where her father abused her mother: “Being abused emotionally, physically, and economically felt normal. It was all I knew.” Ana spent six months healing at one of URI’s shelters. “I hope my story can be a lesson to others about the importance of making all relationships free of domestic violence.” Help us share her story at #DVfree and visit http:/nyc.org to learn how you can support our campaign to stand up for a world free of domestic violence.

NBC Daily News Update on URI PALS, Hope Dawson-Sessoms

NBC News Daily recently shared an update on Hope Dawson-Sessoms’ powerful journey. After finding safety at URI’s People & Animals…Read More

NBC Daily News Spotlight on URI PALS, Hope Dawson-Sessoms 2025

NBC featured our People & Animals Living Safely (PALS) program and highlighted the journey of Hope, advocate and former PALS…Read More