Survivor: Gus Brock
Not many male survivors step forward. This truck driver was surprised to find support when he did 07/11/2018 If you had to pick a domestic violence survivor out of a…
When the Feelings Rush Back
Triggers domestic violence survivors face, and how to get through them By domesticshelters.org A survivor might be able to escape a violent partner. But they may experience traumatic stress afterward,…
If You’re Being Stalked
What to do to ensure your safety and make it stop By domesticshelters.org Stalking can be a component of domestic violence, most often occurring after a survivor leaves an abusive…
Helping Sex Trade Survivors Sew New Hope
One Florida boutique is getting survivors of human trafficking back into the fabric of society June 25, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Before becoming a finance and administrative assistant at Rethreaded, Alyssa…
How to Help Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse
June 27, 2018 By domesticshelters.org It’s a terrifying thought: A sexual predator targets your child, grooms them, assaults them and convinces them to keep it a secret. Short of never…
IS YOUR CHILD AT RISK ONLINE?
07/03/2018 Parents and friends can watch for warning signs that a child is at risk of being exposed to the wrong people or content. Your child spends large amounts of…
5 Scary Statistics About Internet Safety
07/03/2018 A new poll released by Netmums revealed shocking statistics on internet use by children. The survey of 825 children aged between seven and 16 and 1,127 adults showed that…
The Intersection Between Immigration and Forced Labor
The Immigration Issue According to an article from Human Rights Brief, “while a large percentage of human trafficking in the U.S. involves forced prostitution, it also comprises forced labor in…
When Domestic Violence Happens Later in Life
Why elders are more likely to suffer in silence April 22, 2015 By domesticshelters.org Domestic violence isn’t ageist. Seniors are just as susceptible as their younger generations to encounter abuse…
Survivor: Kate
After four years of verbal abuse, she didn’t predict her abuser would attempt to murder her June 06, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Kate—not her real name—had her story splashed across newspapers,…