How Social Stigma Silences Domestic Violence Victims
Why many domestic violence victims are reluctant to report By Wendy Patrick, PhD Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at home,…
Seeing Abusers as Manipulators, Con Artists
A psychologist says there is a way to “unmask” an abuser and possibly avoid them before getting trapped By Stephanie Thurrott Abusers can be manipulative. They can gaslight you and…
Ask Amanda: How Do I Talk to New Partner About Past Abuse?
Starting a relationship after trauma might mean having some vulnerable conversations By Amanda Kippert Q: Should you tell a new partner you’ve been abused in the past? I’m always scared…
If You’re Being Stalked
What to do to ensure your safety and make it stop By DomesticShelters.org Stalking can be a component of domestic violence, most often occurring after a survivor leaves an abusive…
Domestic Violence and the Law
A comprehensive guide to understanding the legal system and how it can help protect you from an abuser By Shelley Flannery Crimes of domestic violence are some of the most…
Is Closure Possible After Abuse?
Survivors weigh in on how they found a way to move forward after domestic violence By Amanda Kippert It might seem impossible right now, survivors, given where you are, but…
What Fuels Domestic Violence? Part 2: Misogyny
In the second part of our series, we examine how sexism and misogyny play a part in the continuation of domestic violence By Amanda Kippert As a writer who has…
Alabama Man Arrested For Child Murder Now A Suspect In His Daughter’s 2005 Death
Jeremy Williams was charged with the sexual assault and murder of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland in Alabama last month. He's now a prime suspect in the 2005 death of his own…
What Fuels Domestic Violence? Part 1: A Family Pattern
In a new series from DomesticShelters.org, we look at some of the reasons why there continues to be no shortage of abusive partners By Amanda Kippert Abusers perpetrate domestic violence…