Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc

10/23/2026

Last night was a special night. Our art therapist/in house counselor, Marissa, unveiled the Threads of Survivorship murals. This project started in June and finished in September and collaborated survivors of relationship abuse in the counties we serve. The four murals were labeled Loss, Anger, Growth and Hope. The art is beyond words to describe. It is a must see.

The murals will be available to view for a period of time at the Bayshore Art Center on the UW-Marinette campus in Marinette. We would like to thank the Bayshore Art Center for their graciousness of allowing us to host the event and for the opportunity to display these beautiful murals.

We also want to thank the survivors who put so much into creating these moving pieces. We hope it creates awareness that moving forward can be freeing and inspiring.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Silent Witness Silhouette Project

10/22/2026

TONIGHT! 💜🎨

The Threads of Survivorship Mural Exhibition & Unveiling is happening tonight at Bayshore Arts Center!

Come experience the completed mural, learn about the creative process behind the project, connect with local resources, and join us in celebrating the powerful voices and artistry of relationship violence survivors.

⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Bayshore Arts Center | 750 West Bayshore St., Marinette
🎟️ FREE to attend
🥨 Snacks + refreshments provided

We'll see you tonight! 💜

10/21/2026

TOMORROW! 💜

We are just one day away from sharing Threads of Survivorship with our community!

Join us tomorrow evening for the unveiling of this collaborative mural created through art therapy with relationship violence survivors, along with an artist talkback and reception, community resource fair, snacks, refreshments, and more.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Bayshore Arts Center | Marinette, WI
🎟️ FREE & open to the community

We'll see you tomorrow! 🎨💜

10/21/2026

We know not all abusers of domestic violence will have a criminal record. Some have never had police contact. However, it someone has a conviction with a domestic abuse related crime, we urge caution when with that person.

Can people change? Absolutely! But it requires an abuser to realized they have a problem and seek intensive therapy on their own. A few sessions will not "cure" someone.

We also know, abusers will try and explain their charges or convictions to a new partner often blaming the victim, saying they "lied" to police. "They made it up" or they "blew it out of proportion." They just took the conviction as they were told too by their lawyer. Often others are to blame for why they were convicted. It wasn't their fault.

Keep in mind, a victim cannot press charges or drop charges in Wisconsin. Police refer charges to the State District Attorney's Office. Based on evidence received, the District Attorney will issue charges if there is enough evidence to support the charges.

https://www.wicourts.gov/casesearch.htm