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Post Date February 21, 2019 Author Pam Strickland BY SUSIE HEDLEY Teen dating violence is becoming an increasingly apparent problem in the United States. Today, approximately one-third of all teens…
Two abusive husbands later, one woman says all she can do is hope for a better future By domesticshelters.org I had a great childhood. I was raised by a single…
A survivor nearly married an abuser, but complete strangers helped her spot red flags By Bridey Heing I’m not sure what I was expecting from a group of strangers on…
Forced to marry a stranger at 16, she spent a decade being isolated, humiliated and assaulted. Then, she planned her escape By Samra Zafar When I was a kid, my…
Feb 11, 2019 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD. Most relationships that become violent or controlling do not start that way. Rather, they often begin with a heavy dose of romance.…
While domestic violence effects people of all ages, we must start a conversation about teen dating violence. Domestic violence has always been a sensitive topic and may seem ‘inappropriate’ for…
Who says February 14th festivities require a mate? February 04, 2019 By Shelley Flannery Valentine’s Day, shmalentine’s day. After leaving an abuser, that’s probably what you’re thinking—or something a little…
A southwest healthcare group is training everyone from surgeons to security to spot human trafficking red flags By Amanda Kippert She might appear malnourished, fearful or confused about what city…
Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault. What is sexual assault? The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact…
Some abusers convince survivors that abuse is their fault, and survivors take responsibility for everything January 21, 2019 By Stephanie Thurrott 805 Print Article One way abusers control domestic violence…