Cycle of Violence and Abuse and How to Break the Cycle of Abuse
Samantha Gluck A common cycle of abuse begins to take hold once domestic violence starts in a relationship. Your partner apologizes, you lower your guard, and over time, the violence…
Escape Plan: How to Find a Safe Place
It’s time to leave an abusive partner, but where do you go? By DomesticShelters.org It’s a cruel irony: The most dangerous time for a survivor of domestic violence is the…
What Are the Power and Control Wheels?
A comprehensive guide to the many versions of this helpful illustration that outlines tactics abusers use Amanda Kippert Many survivors of domestic abuse and violence will say that the first…
A Guide to Coercive Control
How to recognize this subtle yet dangerous form of domestic abuse Shelley Flannery Coercive control refers to any pattern of behavior an abuser uses to dominate their partner and limit…
When an Abuser Controls the Story
Abusers lie about incidents before you have a chance to tell your side Shelley Flannery For a host of reasons—shock, embarrassment, guilt, shame, safety—it’s difficult enough to come forward about…
How Abusers Speak
Listen for these words that could spell control, or much worse Amanda Kippert We all know what sticks and stones can do, but the second part of that saying isn’t…
It’s Not Love, It’s Love Bombing
Abusers rely on long-term tactics to build up a sense of dependency in their victim By Reese Jones and Amanda Kippert You might not have heard of the term love…
Part III: One Abuser, Three Wives and Zero Accountability
After being shot in the face by his second wife, James moved on to another woman, convincing her he was the victim Amanda Kippert (ICYMI: Part I and Part II)…
Seeking Help Could Save Your Life
Study shows women much less likely to be killed if they ask for help By DomesticShelters.org Most likely, this headline did not come as a shock. At least, not for…
What Is Elder Abuse?
A comprehensive guide to understanding domestic violence and the role of adult protective services Jun 14, 2021 Shelley Flannery Elder abuse is the intentional or negligent mistreatment of an adult…