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by Heather, a loveisrespect Advocate We’ve all seen the movies and heard the songs about whirlwind romances that turn into lifelong soulmates…but unfortunately here at loveisrespect we often hear another…
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by Heather, a loveisrespect Advocate We’ve all seen the movies and heard the songs about whirlwind romances that turn into lifelong soulmates…but unfortunately here at loveisrespect we often hear another…
They have sinister definitions and dangerous consequences November 15, 2017 By domesticshelters.org There are two new concerning buzzwords you may hear surrounding violence against women. One, argue many, is an…
The role of numbers and stories to raise awareness By Amanda Kippert In June, the National Network to End Domestic Violence released the findings of its one-night annual census from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…