Abuse Almost Always Escalates
Bad news: If you’re trapped in a cycle of abuse, it’s most likely going to only get worse By Amanda Kippert When you ask survivors what their last straw was…
When Abusers Provoke and Record
Domestic abusers incite reactive abuse and record their victims By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Some domestic abusers provoke their target, inciting what’s often known as reactive abuse, and use the…
The Color Purple
How the hue became associated with the movement to end domestic violence By DomesticShelters.org Ever wonder how a cause chooses what color to make it’s signature shade? It’s not just…
To Do: Start a Movement
5 ways to stand up against domestic violence in your community By DomesticShelters.org Whether you’ve survived it, known someone who has survived it, or are just a kind and decent…
A Comprehensive Guide to Domestic Violence Awareness Month
How you can help raise awareness of intimate partner violence each October By Amanda Kippert Awareness months might seem trivial in theory—shouldn’t we be concerned with important issues like domestic…
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Help raise awareness and end stigma about domestic violence, and most importantly speak up and offer resources to anyone you think may be in an abusive relationship. Domestic Violence Awareness…
When Abuse Goes from Shouting to Striking
Verbal abuse often turns to physical abuse. Here’s how to see the signs By DomesticShelters.org There’s no medical report. No bruises or black eye or broken bone to signal what’s…
The Silent Treatment: An Abuser’s Controlling Tactic
Ignoring another person is a strong communication of power and control By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Refusing to listen, talk or respond to a partner is sometimes called “the silent…
What is the Cycle of Abuse?
Domestic abusers repeat these four stages over and over, trapping victims By Hannah Craig and Amanda Kippert Domestic violence often follows a script that survivors know very well. Many advocates…
When an Abuser Controls the Story
Abusers lie about incidents before you have a chance to tell your side By Shelley Flannery For a host of reasons—shock, embarrassment, guilt, shame, safety—it’s difficult enough to come forward…