The Friendship Center (TFC) Board of Directors announced that Kim Patterson has been selected as its new Executive Director.

Lewis and Clark County’s Chief Criminal Deputy County Attorney Mary Barry talks about the criminal justice process, the challenges of successfully trying sexual assault cases, and what led her to become a prosecutor.

Check out this overview of what to expect at an OOP hearing, and some questions to help you prepare your statements and consider what you want a judge to know.

The Friendship Center’s Executive Director, Gina Boesdorfer, will depart the organization on June 19 to pursue a new professional opportunity after more than 10 years with the agency and nearly 20 years in the field overall.

Join us in recognizing the many people who helped us bring "what were you wearing?" to life, and consider sharing your thoughts if you visited the exhibit or attended the reception.

TFC’s Eric Parsons discusses the issue of college-age sexual assault, traditional prevention efforts, and what we can all do to help reduce the frequency of sexual violence in the college environment.

Check out a digital version of our exhibit featuring 15 outfits recreated from stories shared by real sexual assault survivors. In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, what were you wearing? is on view in the Jailhouse Gallery at The Myrna Loy through April 22!

The Friendship Center presents “what were you wearing?”—an exhibit on view March 25-April 22 featuring 15 outfits recreated from stories shared by real sexual assault survivors.

The Friendship Center’s recent annual report highlights the reach of their services and the impact of community support in 2025.

Our talented and passionate staff are a huge reason we are able to walk alongside our clients through every step of their journey, and we're currently growing to better sustain our essential services!

Help inform our community's response to domestic violence with your confidential input as part of a March focus group.

One of our clients offers up insights on controlling relationship dynamics, advice for those in a position to support survivors, and words of encouragement for those taking steps to end an abusive relationship.

Connie Walker's 2021-22 investigation of her family’s experience at a Catholic-run residential school offers a glimpse into the widescale abuse of Indigenous children that took place for over a century at schools across Canada, and the shrinking window to hold aging offenders accountable.

Mary Jacobson discusses how she came to support The Friendship Center and the choice to include causes she cares about in her will.

TFC’s Eric Parsons goes over the Power and Control Wheel, a tool covering common tactics and behaviors abusers use to maintain power and control over their victims.

As a follow-up to our 2026 Helena community screening of SUGARCANE, check out some discussion questions and resources for continued conversation and action around repair and healing.

Helena tattoo artist Kaycee Dempster talks about the power of tattooing to help survivors heal and reclaim their bodies, especially from branding marks that can remind them of their abuse.

Check out the issue-specific deep dives, partner Q&As, essays, and more from The Friendship Center’s blog that our readers visited the most in 2025.

TFC’s Eric Parsons takes on the complicated question that all of us have asked at some point: Why do victims stay in abusive relationships?

Lane and Janet Mathis reflect on over 40 years of serving their customers at Futura Lane, and giving back to the causes and community they love.

You can help The Friendship Center bring an exhibit to life for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026 with your anonymous stories.

Learn how The Friendship Center uses our client services database and helpline software to provide comprehensive services to our clients.

The acclaimed documentary chronicles a community’s investigation into the Canadian Indian residential school system that ignites a reckoning in the lives of survivors and descendants.

TFC’s Eric Parsons discusses risk factors indicating a domestic violence victim is likely to experience severe physical assault or homicide.