Gaslighting: Could You Be Missing the Signs?
Psychological abuse so subtle, you may not even realize it’s happening Gaslighting is a term that describes a type of emotional and psychological abuse in which an abuser convinces his…
The Good Wife
Forced to marry a stranger at 16, she spent a decade being isolated, humiliated and assaulted. Then, she planned her escape When I was a kid, my only goal was…
Am I Being Abused?
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How to Protect Your Identity
6 ways to evade an abuser’s attempts to steal your personal information Abusers are cunning individuals bent on exerting power and control in all areas of a survivor’s life. This…
Women as the Abusers
One shelter has begun seeing more male survivors step forward than ever When you think about victims of domestic violence, is the first image that comes to mind a woman…
Does Your Child Know How To Call 911?
A five-step plan to turning kids into potential lifesavers If there was an emergency, do your kids know what to do? Do they know how to use a smartphone? Can…
Trump signs law to punish websites for sex trafficking
APRIL 11, 2018 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at penalizing website operators that facilitate online sex trafficking and chipping away at a legal…
How to Spy Spyware on Your Phone
Are you being tracked via your cell phone? Cyberstalking is easier than ever, and abusers are increasingly using spyware apps on cell phones to track their partner’s whereabouts. Here are…
Smartphone Apps that Help You Document Abuse
By domesticshelters.org Retain notes, text, audio, video, images It’s unfortunate but true: Domestic violence happens over and over and often, and it can take numerous incidents before justice can be…
Sexual Assault and Stalking
By domesticshelters.org Leading facts and statistics on sexual assault and stalking related to domestic violence. Sexual assault, assault and stalking are all forms of domestic violence, and often happen at…