Caught in the Middle
What to do when your abuser tries to turn your children against you Abuse is multifaceted. An abuser will use whatever tactics he or she can to hurt you physically,…
Calling a Hotline When There Are Barriers In Your Way
In Part-3 of our series, we talk about how to reach out to a domestic violence hotline when circumstances make you feel like you can’t. September 11, 2017 By domesticshelters.org…
This Is What Abuse Looks Like
Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recognizing that you’re…
Staying Strong After Leaving the Shelter
Why some survivors consider returning to an abusive partner Make no mistake about it—seeking help from a domestic violence shelter is a courageous, bold and strong decision. Shelters can be…
Confronting Sexual Assault
What is Sexual Assault? Sexual assault is a violent crime in which the assailant uses sex to inflict violence and humiliation on the victim or to exert power and control…
What About My Kids?
If you’re a parent with an abusive partner, the safety, wellbeing and future of your children are top of mind. We’ve prepared a toolkit to help you navigate leaving an…
Sexual Assault Is More Than Rape
How to recognize if you’re a victim September 06, 2017 By domesticshelters.org There’s a misconception out there that sexual assault is simply another way to describe rape or attempted rape.…
10 Patterns of Verbal Abuse
This form of abuse can be harder to recognize than you may think It can sound like name-calling, constantly correcting someone’s behavior or yelling at, denouncing or demeaning someone. It…
Is it possible to spot an abusive partner before you get involved?
No one ever plans to venture out into the dating world and choose an abusive partner. No one goes on a blind date hoping for red flags that signal this…
Withholding Intimacy Can Be Abusive, Too
Another type of sexual abuse includes using sex to taunt, control a victim August 30, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Michele Weston describes herself as “a smart girl with a college degree”…