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This story was originally published in 2016. It was updated in 2024. Domestic violence survivors seek “personal protection orders,” “protection orders,” or “temporary restraining orders,” as they are called in…
Sorting out feelings of empathy and compassion for one’s abuser By Samia Salahi Jul 08, 2024 This article was originally published in 2016. It was updated in 2024. Have you…
How to stay strong when an abuser is trying to get you to recant your statement to the police By Shelley Flannery Dec 18, 2023 This piece was originally published…
End the Backlog, a nonprofit started by a Law & Order: SVU star, has led 49 states to create rape kit reforms By Amanda Kippert Jul 01, 2024 This story…
A new report released by the Alliance for HOPE International sheds light on this important group of survivors By Amanda Kippert Feb 12, 2024 Polyvictimization refers to experiencing multiple types…
Speaking out against domestic violence means learning its language By Amanda Kippert May 15, 2024 This piece was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2024. Intimate partner violence…
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No need to wait until Domestic Violence Awareness Month to use one of these online toolkits to be an outspoken advocate By Amanda Kippert Mar 18, 2024 This article was…
Getting an order of protection is usually the first step for survivors ready to leave an abuser, but there are still questions about how well this piece of paper actually…
Instead of telling survivors what to do, we need to give them back control By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Apr 08, 2024 This piece was originally published in 2015. It…