I Know Someone Who Is Being Abused, What Should I Do?
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30 Shocking Domestic Violence Statistics That Remind Us It’s An Epidemic
01/26/2018 The number of American troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq between 2001 and 2012 was 6,488. The number of American women who were murdered by current or ex male…
Ready to Relocate?
8 questions to ask yourself before making a move January 17, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Whether you want to distance yourself from an abuser for safety reasons or you just want…
When Survivors Are Forced to Use
Another way abusers assert power and control August 26, 2016 By domesticshelters.org As a way to numb the pain of abuse, survivors of domestic violence sometimes turn to drugs or…
35 Ways to Recognize Emotional Abuse
Puts you down, embarrasses, humiliates or shames you. Throws tantrums. Demeans or disregards your opinions, ideas, suggestions or needs. Refuses to communicate. Has difficulty apologizing. Uses sarcasm and unpleasant tone…
On Again, Off Again: Not This Again!
By Heather, loveisrespect Advocate Abusive behaviors can manifest in several ways such as name-calling, demanding passwords, controlling purchases or pressuring someone to have sex, and although these behaviors seem pretty…
When Incest Accompanies Domestic Violence
The sexual assault hotline director of RAINN answers questions on this tough topic 01/19/2018 It’s a difficult issue that few want to think about, much less discuss, yet many individuals…
5 Ways to Recognize Religious Abuse
Is your abuser using your spiritual beliefs to control you? In The Handmaid’s Tale, a trending drama on the streaming service Hulu based on the 1985 Margaret Atwood novel of…
Support a friend or family member experiencing domestic violence
If you would like to support a friend or family member experiencing domestic violence If you know or suspect that a family member, friend or work colleague is experiencing domestic…
Dynamics of Abuse
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. There is NO “typical victim.” Victims of domestic violence comes from all walks of life, varying age groups, all backgrounds, all communities,…