PRESS RESOURCES

As part of our commitment to educating our community about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, The Friendship Center welcomes media inquiries.

Whether you’re looking for information specific to our tri-county area or Montana at-large, we’re here to help.

Do you have questions about domestic violence, its impact on our community, or how TFC is addressing it?

Get in Touch

Kim Patterson, Executive Director
kim.p@thefriendshipcenter.org
406.442.6800

Our areas of expertise include:

Public policies affecting survivors and advocates
Lethality risk indicators
Misconceptions about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
Domestic and sexual violence in the LGBTQ+ community
Abuse in later life
Confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and safety considerations for survivors
Perpetrator behavior
How to minimize further harm in working with survivors
Strengths-based advocacy and empowerment model for supporting survivors
Barriers for those fleeing violent relationships
Disclosed vs. confidential shelter locations and other direct service considerations

Media Resources

Our Info & Logos

Style Guide & Facts for Media Professionals

Media Guide from National Network to End Domestic Violence
How to Have an Informed Conversation About Domestic Violence, a fact sheet with tips from National Network to End Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence in Montana, an overview of statewide facts and statistics from National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence, an overview of nationwide facts and statistics from National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, a brochure providing a basic overview from Montana Legal Services Association
Media guidelines for reporting on Child Sexual Abuse from INHOPE, an international network of hotlines dedicated to eliminating Child Sexual Abuse Material online
Victim Service Programs by Region, a map of direct service programs from Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

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PRESS RESOURCES

Our areas of expertise include:

Public policies affecting survivors and advocates

Lethality risk indicators

Misconceptions about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking

Domestic and sexual violence in the LGBTQ+ community

Abuse in later life

Confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and safety considerations for survivors

Perpetrator behavior

How to minimize further harm in working with survivors

Strengths-based advocacy and empowerment model for supporting survivors

Barriers for those fleeing violent relationships

Disclosed vs. confidential shelter locations and other direct service considerations

Style Guide & Facts for Media Professionals

Media Guide from National Network to End Domestic Violence

How to Have an Informed Conversation About Domestic Violence, a fact sheet with tips from National Network to End Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence in Montana, an overview of statewide facts and statistics from National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence, an overview of nationwide facts and statistics from National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, a brochure providing a basic overview from Montana Legal Services Association

Media guidelines for reporting on Child Sexual Abuse from INHOPE, an international network of hotlines dedicated to eliminating Child Sexual Abuse Material online

Victim Service Programs by Region, a map of direct service programs from Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence