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In a nationwide survey, 9.4% of high school students report being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend in the 12 months prior to the…
14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
Intimate partner abuse is incredibly common, but very misunderstood January 29, 2018 By domesticshelters.org After a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an…
Reminder: She Doesn’t Owe Anyone a Hug. Not Even at the Holidays.
02/06/2018 Holidays and family get-togethers are a time for yummy food, sweet traditions, funny stories, and lots and lots of love. But they could, without you even realizing it, also…
Calling the Police Shouldn’t Be Another Barrier
10 tips on how to report domestic violence without fear November 07, 2016 By domesticshelters.org Most incidents of domestic violence are committed behind closed doors, shielded from police patrols and…
Are You Seeing Ghosts?
Social isolation can give rise to imaginary relationships By domesticshelters.org While some call it torture, the CIA calls it “an interrogation technique.” Either way, it’s used to extract information from…
Ask Amanda: How Do I Make a Household Budget?
Now that she’s on her own, one survivor strives for financial independence January 22, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Q: I’m a 30-year-old woman and I don’t know how to budget my…
I Know Someone Who Is Being Abused, What Should I Do?
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30 Shocking Domestic Violence Statistics That Remind Us It’s An Epidemic
01/26/2018 The number of American troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq between 2001 and 2012 was 6,488. The number of American women who were murdered by current or ex male…
Ready to Relocate?
8 questions to ask yourself before making a move January 17, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Whether you want to distance yourself from an abuser for safety reasons or you just want…
When Survivors Are Forced to Use
Another way abusers assert power and control August 26, 2016 By domesticshelters.org As a way to numb the pain of abuse, survivors of domestic violence sometimes turn to drugs or…