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January 31, 2022Presidential Actions During National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we recommit ourselves to ensuring our society is one in which all young people can live fulfilling…
A guide to recognizing abuse when it happens to young people By Amanda Kippert Teens and young adults are the most at-risk age groups for dating and domestic violence. According…
8 steps to take to get out safely and hide well By DomesticShelters.org A safety plan is important to think about when a survivor is ready to leave their abuser.…
A checklist of essentials to take with you when escaping abuse By DomesticShelters.org Walking out the door and away from an abuser—or kicking an abusive partner out the door, if…
Shine My Crown A woman who was fatally shot by her husband on Sunday night had recently tried to get an order of protection against him. Taylor McFadden Robinson, 29,…
Imagine what would happen if abusers were actually held accountable for their crimes By Barry Goldstein In this final part of Barry Goldstein’s series, the former attorney, long-time domestic violence…
In custody court, not believing survivors and their children puts lives at risk By Barry Goldstein In this second part of Barry Goldstein’s series, the former attorney, long-time domestic violence…
Former attorney and advocate Barry Goldstein breaks down what works and what doesn’t when it comes to preventing domestic violence By Barry Goldstein In this first of his three-part series,…
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,…
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…