Help Police Determine Who is the Primary Aggressor
Abusers often try to pass themselves off as victims. Help police understand what is really going on By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD When police arrive at homes after domestic violence…
Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Raleigh Apr 4, 2022 More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime according to the Centers…
A Proclamation on National Sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention Month, 2022
I was raised to believe that one of the greatest sins is the abuse of power –- whether it is economic, psychological, or physical. The cruel fact is that people…
Never Settle For Less Than You Deserve Again
How to recover from an abusive partner and fall back in love with yourself By Vivian McGrath It took me one year to find the courage to leave my ex-husband,…
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…
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…
Three Hidden Signs of Physical Abuse
Knowing about these three “hidden” signs of abuse can help medical professionals recognize domestic violence victims By Hannah Craig Healthcare professionals are on the frontlines of domestic abuse. They occupy…
Ask Amanda: Why Do I Miss My Abusive Ex?
Survivors share advice on how they overcame a trauma-bond that once kept them trapped with an abuser By DomesticShelters.org Q: My husband is a great manipulator. He abuses me and…
Yes, Abusive Partners Brainwash Their Victims
Abusers deliberately make their partners feel disoriented, dependent and worthless. Learn how to recover from this type of control By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD “I felt like he programmed me.”“I…
What Makes People Choose to Abuse?
There’s no simple way to predict who will become a batterer By DomesticShelters.org Let's look at an alarming dichotomy for a second: Abusive partners inflict violence on an astounding 1.3…