What Is the Violence Against Women Act?
A comprehensive guide to understanding VAWA and how it was designed to help survivors of domestic violence By Amanda Kippert The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a piece of…
Profiling an Abuser: 6 Signs You Should Pay Attention To
Don't just look to the past—an abuser's current behavior may do more to indicate danger ahead By DomesticShelters.org Many how-to-spot-an-abuser advice pieces, including the one we wrote in 2014, will…
From Romance to Isolation: Understanding Grooming
Anyone can fall for the clever manipulations of an abusive partner By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Most relationships that become violent or controlling do not start that way. Rather, they…
How Abusers Speak
Listen for these words that could spell control, or much worse By Amanda Kippert We all know what sticks and stones can do, but the second part of that saying…
Possessiveness: The Precursor to Power and Control
Eight signs you should run before the abuse begins By Shelley Flannery We’re taught from a very young age that jealousy and possessiveness are signs of true love. If you…
Ask Amanda: I Feel Guilty for Putting Him Away
Her abusive partner’s in jail, so why does she feel bad for him? By DomesticShelters.org Q: My ex-boyfriend was put in jail because he missed his court date regarding criminal…
What Is Battered Woman Syndrome?
By Marisa Cohen Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Casarella, MD on March 30, 2022 All too often, when people hear of a woman who has been repeatedly beaten by her partner,…
AirTags Can Track Belongings, Also People
This tiny technology can be dangerous when stalkers and abusers hide it on a victim By Amanda Kippert When Apple released its new quarter-sized AirTag tracking devices last year for…
What to Do If Your Teen or Adult Child Is Abusive
When a grown child abuses a parent, things can get complicated. Here’s what to know. By Stephanie Thurrott There’s a type of domestic violence or family violence that often gets…
When Someone Else Controls the Money
Learn these terms and you can recognize financial abuse By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD A relationship with an abusive partner often devastates victims’ finances. Unfortunately, leaving such a relationship often…