Renewing Your Domestic Violence Protective Order
Your Domestic Violence Protective Order is effective for no more than one (1) year from the date it is issued. If, toward the end of that year, you feel that…
23 Signs of Human Trafficking
It may be happening in your community By domesticshelters.org By definition, human trafficking is the act of recruiting, transporting, transferring or keeping and receiving an individual against his or her…
How to End Your Victim Mindset
An important step to healing your psyche after escaping domestic violence By domesticshelters.org The physical wounds of domestic violence often heal well before the emotional ones are even fully understood.…
Fleeing An Abuser With Your Children
Getting yourself and your children to a safe place is the number one priority By domesticshelters.org You’re enduring life with an abusive partner and you realize it’s time to leave.…
When You Can’t Collect Evidence
Court cases against abusers are bolstered by evidence from survivors—but what if it’s not safe for you to collect any? By Amanda Kippert Ask any survivor, advocate or attorney: Finding…
Nine Ways to Prepare to Testify in Court
Get the outcome you want in court by being prepared for the big day Aug 03, 2020 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Although you may feel concerned or even terrified…
What Is Emotional Abuse?
Emotional abuse is a way to control another person by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate another person. In general, a relationship is emotionally abusive when…