When Deciding to Leave Happens in an Instant
Sometimes ditching an abuser may appear to be an easy call, but it’s far different behind the scenes We all know by now that leaving an abuser is often the…
Teen Dating Violence
Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Teens often think some behaviors, like teasing and name-calling, are a “normal” part of a relationship. However, these behaviors can become…
February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is a time best known for Valentine’s Day and romance. In 2010, the month of February was also officially designated by Congress as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. As…
I Am No Victim (Lyric Video) – Kristene DiMarco | Where His Light Was
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TEENS
In a nationwide survey, 9.4% of high school students report being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend in the 12 months prior to the…
14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
Intimate partner abuse is incredibly common, but very misunderstood January 29, 2018 By domesticshelters.org After a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an…
Reminder: She Doesn’t Owe Anyone a Hug. Not Even at the Holidays.
02/06/2018 Holidays and family get-togethers are a time for yummy food, sweet traditions, funny stories, and lots and lots of love. But they could, without you even realizing it, also…
Calling the Police Shouldn’t Be Another Barrier
10 tips on how to report domestic violence without fear November 07, 2016 By domesticshelters.org Most incidents of domestic violence are committed behind closed doors, shielded from police patrols and…
Are You Seeing Ghosts?
Social isolation can give rise to imaginary relationships By domesticshelters.org While some call it torture, the CIA calls it “an interrogation technique.” Either way, it’s used to extract information from…
Ask Amanda: How Do I Make a Household Budget?
Now that she’s on her own, one survivor strives for financial independence January 22, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Q: I’m a 30-year-old woman and I don’t know how to budget my…