History

Founded on November 17, 2014, Battered Not Broken is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to advocating for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Created by Marica Phipps-Johnson,  a survivor and mother of three, the organization is a living testament to her journey from abuse to recovery. Initially conceived as a platform for support, empowerment, and education, Battered Not Broken has evolved to incorporate abuse prevention as an equally crucial aspect of its mission.

 

The Evolution

What began as Marica's vision to use her trauma for empowerment and growth soon identified a glaring need in the community—the critical necessity for abuse prevention. This realization led Battered Not Broken, Inc. to broaden its horizons by engaging in various outreach programs across different sectors. From school districts and universities to law enforcement agencies and faith-based organizations, the nonprofit ensures that its preventive and educational modules reach as many people as possible.

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Mission Statement

Battered Not Broken empowers survivors of domestic abuse by acknowledging their experiences and reinforcing their true worth. Through advocacy, education, mentorship, and resources, we foster healing and teach healthy boundaries. Our mission is to provide the essential support needed to break the cycle of abuse and establish stronger, healthier connections with themselves and others.

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Purpose

Battered Not Broken’s purpose is ever-expanding to cater to the pressing needs of our community. Our offerings  include:​

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• Advocacy/Mentorship: One-on-one coaching and mentorship to guide survivors and their families through healing and beyond.

• Crisis Assistance Fund:  Support for immediate needs such as transportation, lodging, lock changes, and CCW registration.

• Essential Supplies: Provision of food, hygiene products, and other critical items.

• Safety Planning and Danger Assessments: Personalized safety planning and risk assessments to help survivors make informed, empowered choices.

• Information and Referrals: Assisted guidance to connect survivors with other essential community resources.

• Programs: Life skills, empowerment, and self-defense workshops; global support groups; educational programs in schools; and first-responder training.

• Correctional and Batterers’ Intervention Programs: Providing transformative programming within correctional institutions and batterers' intervention programs to foster accountability and encourage change.

Community Engagement: Preventative workshops and training for state and government organizations, universities, school districts, women’s groups, and faith-based organizations.

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Unveil the Silence 

Our newest initiative, the Unveil the Silence Campaign, is a movement dedicated to lifting the veil on domestic violence, empowering survivors, and raising awareness about hidden struggles. Through storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement, the campaign seeks to reveal truths that often remain unspoken.

.Learn more about the Unveil the Silence Campaign

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Partnerships

We welcome partnerships with organizations and individuals alike, both locally and globally, to expand our impact through collaborative efforts toward shared goals of support and empowerment for those in need. If you’re interested in exploring partnership opportunities or would like to invite Marica, our founder, to speak or collaborate on a project, please reach out to us.

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Contact us

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out directly:

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• Support Inquiries: For advocacy, resources, and assistance – support@batterednotbroken.org

• General Information: For general questions and organizational information – info@batterednotbroken.org

• Contact Form: For other inquiries or if you're unsure which contact to use –please  use our  Contact form