5 Myths about Child Custody and Domestic Violence
Don’t believe these lies about DV and its youngest victims By DomesticShelters.org Myth: Children are less in danger from an abusive parent once the parents separate. Truth: In two studies…
When Abusers Use Sexual Abuse to Control
It can take on many forms beyond rape By DomesticShelters.org Physical abuse can leave the telltale signs of black eyes, broken bones and bruises. Psychological abuse can result in a…
Help Police Determine Who is the Primary Aggressor
Abusers often try to pass themselves off as victims. Help police understand what is really going on By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD When police arrive at homes after domestic violence…
How to Help a Child Who’s Being Abused
Intimate partner violence and child abuse often go hand in hand. Here’s how you can intervene By Shelley Flannery Where there’s intimate partner violence, there’s often also child abuse. Statistics…
There is no excuse and never an invitation to rape
For the past 23 years, Peace Over Violence has run an inspiring and powerful opportunity to practice solidarity and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and…
What Is Sexual Abuse?
A comprehensive guide to recognizing sexual abuse and domestic violence By Shelley Flannery Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact obtained by force, threats or when a victim is unable…
Violent Abuser, Murderer, Up for Parole
What happens when the criminal justice system doesn’t consider abusers threats to the public any longer? By Amanda Kippert Pictured: Nicole Sinkule. Photo courtesy of Nicole's mother. Update: During the…
Can He Rape Me if We’re Married?
Marital rape is a very real—and very illegal—offense By Amanda Kippert Make no mistake about it—marital rape is a serious form of violence and an often-present component of domestic violence,…
Sexual Assault Is More Than Rape
How to recognize if you’re a victim By DomesticShelters.org There’s a misconception out there that sexual assault is simply another way to describe rape or attempted rape. Every other type…
How Does Sex Trafficking Intersect with Domestic Violence?
Traffickers first groom victims, brainwash them into believing they’re in a consensual relationship By Amanda Kippert In a case out of Wisconsin, a young sex trafficking victim named Chrystul Kizer…