Fragmented Memories: How Trauma Can Cause Memory Loss
Our brains can be injured by both physical and psychological abuse By Amanda Kippert A domestic violence survivor calls the police after her abusive partner is violent. It isn’t the…
A Guide to Healthy Relationships
Signs that indicate you’re in a healthy relationship with a safe partner By Amanda Kippert If you’re on this site, you likely know something about unhealthy relationships, toxic individuals, red…
Why It’s Important to Say “Died By Domestic Violence”
Using accountable language holds abusers accountable for murder By Amanda Kippert Do a quick scan of the headlines and you’re likely to see a few stories about homicide. Statistically speaking,…
Four Signs Your Teen Is Experiencing Burnout After Trauma
The signs of burnout and why it’s important parents don’t ignore them By Amanda Kippert We know that after any kind of trauma, including domestic violence, the after-effects can manifest…
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…