As Cities Around the World Go on Lockdown, Victims of Domestic Violence Look for a Way Out
By Mélissa Godin March 18, 2020 “My husband won’t let me leave the house,” a victim of domestic violence, tells a representative for the National Domestic Violence Hotline over the…
What Is Toxic Triangulation?
Abusers can turn a survivor’s friends, family and children against them through harmful fabrications Mar 09, 2020 By Stephanie Thurrott Some abusers use a tactic called toxic triangulation as one…
When No One Believes You
Have you tried to tell someone you’re being abused, only to be accused of lying? Dec 11, 2015 By domesticshelters.org It’s not your fault. Let’s get that out of the…
How to Make a Go Bag When Leaving an Abusive Relationship
By Staci Salazar Did you know that 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim…
Gaslighting: Could You Be Missing the Signs? domesticshelters.org
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Disrupting Demand & Sex Trafficking
Taken from World Without Exploitation’s “Get the facts.What we know about sex trafficking, sexual exploitation and prostitution in the United States.” Click to read full report. Who are sex buyers?…
Why Do I Keep Giving Him Another Chance
Q: I’m one of those people who keeps giving my boyfriend endless chances. I don’t want to go into the specifics but there is abuse present and basically, I’m putting…
25 Risk Factors for Domestic Violence
Low self-esteem Emotional dependence and insecurity Desire for power and control in relationships Unhealthy family relationships and interactions Antisocial personality traits Borderline personality traits Anger and hostility Low academic achievement…
Are These Texts Abusive?
Role play your way through example texversations to see what abuse can sound like Feb 10, 2020 By Amanda Kippert Abuse via texting isn’t new—abusers will utilize any form of…
CIVIL NO CONTACT ORDER (50C)
The 50C protective order seeks to protect victims of sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of harassment. No relationship between the victim and the perpetrator is required. However, if the…