Fleeing An Abuser With Your Children
Getting yourself and your children to a safe place is the number one priority By domesticshelters.org You’re enduring life with an abusive partner and you realize it’s time to leave.…
When You Can’t Collect Evidence
Court cases against abusers are bolstered by evidence from survivors—but what if it’s not safe for you to collect any? By Amanda Kippert Ask any survivor, advocate or attorney: Finding…
Nine Ways to Prepare to Testify in Court
Get the outcome you want in court by being prepared for the big day Aug 03, 2020 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Although you may feel concerned or even terrified…
What Is Emotional Abuse?
Emotional abuse is a way to control another person by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate another person. In general, a relationship is emotionally abusive when…
Lifesaving Apps for Survivors of Domestic Violence
These apps can record calls and fights, recognize an abuser and dial 911 on your behalf Jul 22, 2020 By Amanda Kippert According to a survey on DomesticShelters.org, a third…
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop?
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop? They are common among survivors, and they can be managed Feb 08, 2016 By domesticshelters.org Q: When will the nightmares and anxiety…
What is Consent?
Healthy Relationships What Does Consent Mean? As important as consent is, we don’t talk about it enough. So it’s understandable if you’re a little unsure about what it is –…
Self-Care Checklist
September 26, 20190 Comments Excerpted from The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact with Burnout by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman Copyright 2016 Wiley http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook Self-care is incredibly important for all our…