How Does Sex Trafficking Intersect with Domestic Violence?
Traffickers first groom victims, brainwash them into believing they’re in a consensual relationship By Amanda Kippert In a case out of Wisconsin, a young sex trafficking victim named Chrystul Kizer…
Talk About Sexual Assault in April
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…
Officials raise awareness, victim shares experience during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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,…
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…