Dating After Domestic Violence, Critical Questions to Ask
Lonely in a pandemic, domestic violence survivors face difficult choices. Jun 15, 2020 Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD With the extreme stresses of COVID-19 and social distancing, it is easy to…
Why We Blame Victims for Domestic Violence
And how to respond to victim-blaming when it’s directed at you Aug 23, 2017 Amanda Kippert How many times have you read a news story about a woman accusing someone…
How Common is Dating Abuse?
Dating abuse is a public health issue that affects people from all ages, backgrounds, and identities. However, among people who experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking, most experienced that…
Teen Dating Violence & Human Trafficking
Post Date February 16, 2021 AuthorMelinda Sampson Intimate partner violence and human trafficking are inextricably linked. Intimate partner violence or teen dating violence becomes human trafficking when the abuser begins…
Understanding Teen Dating Violence
A guide to recognizing abuse when it happens to young people Amanda Kippert Teens and young adults are the most at-risk age groups for dating and domestic violence. According to…
What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Even though abusive partners may have this mental health disorder, abuse is still their choice In this guide, we’ll talk about narcissistic personality disorder, a mental disorder that many survivors…
When Your Teen is Dating an Abuser
Advice from a professional on how to protect your teen without driving them away By DomesticShelters.org If you think domestic violence is limited to adults, you’d be incorrect. In a…
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Wear orange on Feb. 9 for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Wear orange on Feb. 9 for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month The national color chosen for Teen Dating Awareness Month is Orange. The National recognized day to wear orange…
Technology and Teen Dating Violence Are Unfortunately Linked
Dating abuse is easier than ever thanks to cell phones and social media By DomesticShelters.org On March 14 of this year, a young girl’s prank had unimaginable consequences. Tysen Benz,…