Kids Caught in the Crossfire
Abusers don’t just harm partners—kids are at risk of being abused, possibly killed By Stephanie Thurrott When children live in households where domestic violence occurs, they face an increased likelihood…
Gaslighting: Could You Be Missing the Signs?
Psychological abuse so subtle, you may not even realize it’s happening By domesticshelters.org Gaslighting is a term that describes a type of emotional and psychological abuse in which an abuser…
Sexual Assault Is More Than Rape
How to recognize if you’re a victim By domesticshelters.org There’s a misconception out there that sexual assault is simply another way to describe rape or attempted rape. Every other type…
Are the Kids Really Okay?
How we should view children and teens who seem to be coping well after domestic violence Sometimes children and teens seem to be “okay” when they and the victimized parent…
Which one fits the abuser you’ve dealt with?
Which one fits the abuser you’ve dealt with? You’ve heard people say it’s helpful to put a face to a name, like when you meet someone in person for the…
5 Things I Learn Since I Became a Domestic Violence Survivor
She went from rock bottom to lifting other survivors up By Hannah Kay Herdlinger Super Bowl Sunday is an anniversary of sorts for me, and this one was a milestone:…
Survivor Alex: Leaving Abuse After 47 Years
Survivor Alex: Leaving Abuse After 47 Years Reclaiming her life, she moved to the ocean and cherishes each dayMar 18, 2019 By domesticshelters.org It took a while for Alex Delon…
Technology and Human Trafficking
Around the world, technology is used for so many things, such as communication, tracking, payment services, and collaboration. The portability of technology has made it easier to conduct deals and…
Child Marriage – More Than A Foreign Problem
When we hear the term ‘child marriage’ or ‘arranged marriage,’ we tend to think of foreign countries that are known for having teenage brides, but child marriages are happening here…
90YS Special Report: Human Trafficking in the East
WNCT-TV Channel 9 Greenville, N.C. A special report released during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month included advocates across the state in the anti-human trafficking movement. Check out the coverage and…