When Abusers Use Sexual Abuse to Control
It can take on many forms beyond rape By DomesticShelters.org Physical abuse can leave the telltale signs of black eyes, broken bones and bruises. Psychological abuse can result in a…
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It can take on many forms beyond rape By DomesticShelters.org Physical abuse can leave the telltale signs of black eyes, broken bones and bruises. Psychological abuse can result in a…
A comprehensive guide to recognizing sexual abuse and domestic violence By Shelley Flannery Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact obtained by force, threats or when a victim is unable…
Marital rape is a very real—and very illegal—offense By Amanda Kippert Make no mistake about it—marital rape is a serious form of violence and an often-present component of domestic violence,…
How to recognize if you’re a victim By DomesticShelters.org There’s a misconception out there that sexual assault is simply another way to describe rape or attempted rape. Every other type…
Increasing awareness is the key to stopping it By DomesticShelters.org Many a month has a cause attached to it. We wear ribbons, organize walks and post a meaningful Facebook status…
April 5, 2022 Peyton Furtado, BRUNWICK AND NEW HANOVER COUNTIES (WWAY) — Every 68 seconds, a man or woman is assaulted in the U.S. April is 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…
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…
by Leigh Egan *Warning: Graphic Content* Newly released court documents in connection with an Alabama man accused of murder paints a disturbing picture of a slain child Kamari Holland’s brutal…
Kelly Ann Krueger, Paige Hill, Gray News Staff ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A Tennessee woman is facing numerous charges after authorities said she sexually assaulted nine high school students.…