Love is Respect ……..
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Teen DV Month (sometimes called TDVAM) is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships and promote programs…
February – Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Every year, approximately 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner. It is also known that 3 in 4 parents have never talked to their…
She’s Doing It Her Way
An advocate branches out on her own to try and help survivors connect the dots January 25, 2017 By domesticshelters.org As an advocate for 17 years at her local domestic…
Are You the Victim of Financial Abuse?
Ask yourself these questions June 12, 2015 By domesticshelters.org When people think of abuse, what comes to mind is usually physical abuse, followed by sexual, emotional or psychological abuse. Financial,…
Dark Matter: The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Mass Murder
Mass shootings, like that at the Ft. Lauderdale airport, can often be linked back to domestic violence January 23, 2017 By Lynn Fairweather, MSW On Jan. 10 of last year,…
Stay Safe: Know When Your Abuser Gets Out
Sign up for victim notifications so you can be prepared for when your abuser is let out of prison January 18, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Like many other survivors of domestic…
THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO STALK AND THE WORKPLACE
It is still Stalking Awareness Month and I just saw this bit of information and I did it and you wouldn’t believe the websites that came up. With technology today…
The Truth About Human Trafficking
There are many misconceptions about human trafficking – what it is, where it happens, and who it happens to. For National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. HHS launched Look…
Safety Planning With Your Kids
January 09, 2017 By domesticshelters.org If you are getting ready to leave an abuser, you’ll need to plan for the safety and care of your children during your departure. As…
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking has truly become a global threat to vulnerable men, women, and children worldwide. It is an injustice that affects millions of people every year on every continent and…