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…
You Have Rights as a Victim
It’s important to know what they are and when they apply June 04, 2018 By domesticshelters.org You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney.…
SURVIVAL SEX FOR HOMELESS YOUTH IS A REALITY
06/19/2018 For Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we are exploring the hard truth on homeless youth and survival sex. Learn how you can help prevent sex trafficking. As part of Human…
Do Survivors Lie?
False allegations of domestic violence are rampant … or are they? April 03, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Google “false allegations of domestic violence” and a litany of defense attorneys and men’s…
13 Ways to Endure Emotional Pain
How to break free from that voice telling you grief and pain are unending April 03, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Feelings and emotions are transient—even the darkest and most painful days…
The Connection between Trafficking & Trauma
The Connection between Trafficking & Trauma Anti-Human trafficking groups are interested in the ACEs study because it provides information about how to treat and care for victims of trafficking who…
‘I Went Back’
Why some survivors return and what happens next’ domesticshelters.org In an anonymous survey on DomesticShelters.org, more than 40 percent of the 366 responders said they chose to return to their…
Beyond a Bruise
Would you recognize abuse even if it didn’t leave a mark? When people think of domestic violence, they often picture women with black eyes, bruises on their arms, or with…
My Partner Is Trying to Make Me Seem Crazy. Am I Crazy?
How abusers use mind tricks and manipulation to portray survivors as insane Sarah’s* abuser made her sleep facing him in bed. It started innocently enough. He said he liked it…