Seeking Help Could Save Your Life
Study shows women much less likely to be killed if they ask for help By DomesticShelters.org Most likely, this headline did not come as a shock. At least, not for…
What Is Elder Abuse?
A comprehensive guide to understanding domestic violence and the role of adult protective services Jun 14, 2021 Shelley Flannery Elder abuse is the intentional or negligent mistreatment of an adult…
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Protecting the Elderly
June is the month dedicated to raising awareness for abuse of the elderly. Elder Abuse Awareness Month is tackling a huge, important issue since many seniors are being abused. The…
Hyde County Hotline …. June 2021 Newsletter
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True Stories About the Moment Survivors Decided to Leave
Survivors share the exact moment when they decided to leave an abuser and escape domestic violence Jun 02, 2021 Amanda Kippert In case you weren’t aware, abusive partners aim to…
Resisting Control When It’s Disguised as Love
Seeing through an abuser's performances of "love" gives victims renewed power By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD with Laura Marjorie Miller Abusive and controlling partners often use "loving" acts to manipulate…
What Is Emotional Abuse?
A comprehensive guide to understanding emotional abuse May 12, 2021 By Amanda Kippert If there’s a weakness that abusers can exploit in a survivor, they’ll find it. One’s emotional stability…
A Safety Planning Worksheet
A DIY plan to prepare for safety the next time an abusive incident occurs Amanda Kippert There’s going to be another abusive incident. Be it a degrading shouting match, intimidating…
What Victim-Blaming Sounds Like
Five responses that we need to stop perpetuating Amanda Kippert Now more than ever, we could argue that our default mode when hearing the news is to be skeptical. Thanks…