Judge Jeanine Pirro Slams Police, Says There Was ‘Probable Cause’ to Arrest Brian Laundrie
Anders Anglesey On 9/26/21 at 5:29 AM EDT Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro hit out against Utah police, saying officers had "probable cause" to arrest Biran Laundrie after witnesses…
Will An Abuser Kill You?
Signs that mean violence could turn deadly By DomesticShelters.org No matter if a survivor has endured an abusive partner for two dates or two decades, abusers have the possibility of…
This Is Why I Didn’t Tell You He Was Beating Me
Understanding the mind-set of a domestic violence victim is almost impossible to do. Unless, like this writer, you’ve been one. Janice Fuller-Roberts When I fled my abusive relationship for the…
Sleep Deprivation Used as Abuse Tactic
Some abusers punish survivors for falling asleep, then for making mistakes when exhausted Amanda Kippert Domestic violence survivors often find they have trouble sleeping, and for obvious reasons. Being abused…
Abusers Claim ‘Parental Alienation’ to Gain Custody of Kids
Some courts continue to ignore protective parents warning of abuse Stephanie Thurrott Alleging parental alienation is a frightening tactic where one parent (usually an abusive partner and typically the father)…
Cycle of Violence and Abuse and How to Break the Cycle of Abuse
Samantha Gluck A common cycle of abuse begins to take hold once domestic violence starts in a relationship. Your partner apologizes, you lower your guard, and over time, the violence…
Escape Plan: How to Find a Safe Place
It’s time to leave an abusive partner, but where do you go? By DomesticShelters.org It’s a cruel irony: The most dangerous time for a survivor of domestic violence is the…
What Are the Power and Control Wheels?
A comprehensive guide to the many versions of this helpful illustration that outlines tactics abusers use Amanda Kippert Many survivors of domestic abuse and violence will say that the first…
A Guide to Coercive Control
How to recognize this subtle yet dangerous form of domestic abuse Shelley Flannery Coercive control refers to any pattern of behavior an abuser uses to dominate their partner and limit…
When an Abuser Controls the Story
Abusers lie about incidents before you have a chance to tell your side Shelley Flannery For a host of reasons—shock, embarrassment, guilt, shame, safety—it’s difficult enough to come forward about…