The Silent Ways Abusers Control
Without saying a word, an abuser can threaten, control and coerce a victim with these tactics By Amanda Kippert Dec 14, 2022 It’s easy to spot an abusive partner when…
What Is Gender-Based Violence?
The term was created to include any gender in the discussion of harm, but is it really a fair comparison? By Amanda Kippert Aug 05, 2024 Gender-based violence is a…
What Is Grooming and How to Spot It
Minors can be targeted by perpetrators whose intentions are to trap them in a controlling and violent relationship By Amanda Kippert Dec 06, 2023 Kimberly met her abusive partner when…
A Glossary of Domestic Violence Terms
Speaking out against domestic violence means learning its language By Amanda Kippert May 15, 2024 This piece was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2024. Intimate partner violence…
How to Recognize Emotional Abuse
Test yourself with our 5-question emotional abuse test to see if you can recognize this tactic abusive partners use to control their partners By Amanda Kippert Jun 05, 2023 This…