Survivor: DeBorah Washington Barrow
From abused to accused—a five-year relationship has haunted her for more than 40 years November 05, 2018 By Shelley Flannery Her story starts out like so many others. When DeBorah…
Yes Means Yes
The Steubenville, Ohio verdict this past weekend was a step forward in the quest to end to sexual assault and victim blaming. The victim in this instance showed great strength…
The Mary Kay Foundation℠ AWARDS Hyde County Hotline, Inc. $20,000 GRANT
The Mary Kay Foundation℠ AWARDS Hyde County Hotline, Inc. $20,000 GRANT The Mary Kay Foundation Honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Issuing $3 Million in Grants to 150 Domestic Violence…
14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
Intimate partner abuse is incredibly common, but very misunderstood By Jill Filipovic After a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an elevator, domestic…
Strangulation Can Leave Long-Lasting Injuries
One of the most lethal abuser tactics explained By domesticshelters.org The power of controlling a victim’s next breath makes strangulation a frequent tactic for abusers. It can take less than…
How to Survive Gaslighting
Four tactics for learning to trust your intuition again By Shelley Flannery I know what happened. I’m not imagining things. Am I imagining things? Gaslighting, a form of psychological abuse,…
White Ribbon Against Pornography
White Ribbon Against Pornography WRAP Week is intended to educate the public about the extent of our society's pornography problem. WRAP also creates a unique opportunity to raise the issue…
Customizing Your Safety Plan
One size does not fit all when it comes to safety planning By domesticshelters.org Creating a safety plan is a vital step when one is considering leaving an abusive partner.…
The Mind-Trip That Is Emotional Abuse
How to recognize the signs of an abuse that leaves no bruises By domesticshelters.org People often think that domestic violence means physical hostility—fistfights, shoving matches, hair-pulling, strangulation, or using weapons—injuries…
Before the First Date: Is There a Violent Past?
It’s OK to snoop if it means staying safe By domesticshelters.org Thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to be a private investigator to do a little sleuthing before a…