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Affluence can be yet another barrier to escaping a controlling and dangerous abusive partner By CarolAnn Peterson, PhD Mar 04, 2024 Everyone has ideas about the rich and famous: They…
The Silent Ways Abusers Control
Without saying a word, an abuser can threaten, control and coerce a victim with these tactics By Amanda Kippert Dec 14, 2022 It’s easy to spot an abusive partner when…
Prove It: Victims are Saddled With the Burden of Proof
A domestic violence survivor shares how the criminal justice system asks too much of victims By JoAnna Baanana Nov 27, 2023 Prove It. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say…
How to Write a Victim Impact Statement
Domestic abuse survivors have the right to tell a judge how a crime has affected them By Amanda Kippert Jan 15, 2024 A victim impact statement is a written account…
What Is Gaslighting? Here’s What It Means and How to Spot It
This act of psychological manipulation can degrade self-esteem and even cause serious health issues By Kelsey Ogletree You may have heard the term "gaslighting" in the news or on social…
5 Stages of Recovery After a Breakup
Emotional healing will come, but it’s a process By DomesticShelters.org Jul 27, 2016 The reasons people stay in an obviously unhealthy relationship are as varied as the relationships themselves. They…
10 Excuses Domestic Violence Survivors Tell Themselves
There is no justification for abuse by a partner, but it’s also hard to admit you’re a victim By Amanda Kippert Aug 14, 2024 This piece was originally published in…
6-year-old Rocky Mount girl dies after quadruple shooting, father recently released from jail
A man who law enforcement said shot his 6-year-old daughter, his girlfriend and two friends on Sunday before turning the gun on himself had just gotten out of jail a…
Abusers Are Monitoring and Spying on Victims Through Their Cars
New technology enables domestic abusers to track location and record sound and images By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Aug 07, 2024 Technology enables abusers to track their victims through their…
What Is Gender-Based Violence?
The term was created to include any gender in the discussion of harm, but is it really a fair comparison? By Amanda Kippert Aug 05, 2024 Gender-based violence is a…