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…
3 Steps to Break the Domestic Violence Cycle in Kids’ Lives
With the right help, children can learn how to break the cycle of domestic abuse By Hannah Craig This story was originally published in 2017. It was updated in 2023.…
Can He Rape Me if We’re Married?
Marital rape is a very real—and very illegal—offense By Amanda Kippert This piece was originally published in 2014. It was updated in 2023. Marital rape is a serious form of…
The Cycle of Teen Domestic Violence
By Barbara Poncelet Barbara Poncelet, CRNP, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in teen health. Teen domestic violence is violence or threats of violence towards a romantic partner or…
When a Friend Is in Trouble
Teens: How you can help a friend who is living with dating violence By DomesticShelters.org Sometimes the signs of abuse are obvious—you witness a volatile fight between your friend and…
Getting Through to Teens with Video Games
How one organization is using computer games to educate teens about dating violence By Shelley Flannery Video games get a bad rap for creating violence, but what if they could…
Millions of teens experience abusive relationships. Here’s how adults can help
Kavitha Cardoza Clare Marie Schneider No parent imagines that teen dating violence could affect their child. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26% of women say…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and highlights that violence occurs in dating relationships—even at the high school level. Domestic violence affects us all. If you or someone you…
How Stalking Impacts Victims As Fear Takes Over Every Aspect Of Their Lives
Olivia Maloy We've all heard of stalking — but what does this crime really do to victims? We'll be taking a look at the lasting mental health consequences this deeply…
10 Causes of Human Trafficking
The United Nations defines human trafficking as “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit.” It…