8 Ways to Talk with Kids Exposed to Domestic Violence
They know more than you think. Use these tips to start the conversation August 27, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Children, even young ones, are more aware than you think. Even if…
What is Coercive Control?
A Q&A with author, activist and professor Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD October 08, 2015 By domesticshelters.org The book, Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship, is written for…
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses—as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living, and…
Human Trafficking – The Facts
Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds of billions of dollars in profits by trapping millions of people in horrific situations…
Ask Amanda: My Abuser Is Trying to Keep Me from Getting Help
Why you need to question everything your abuser says August 13, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Q: My abuser has taken the only shelter and its services away from me. He went…
How to Prove Nonphysical Abuse in Court
Steps you can take before you enter the courtroom When trying to prove domestic violence in court, some survivors wear the evidence on their skin in the form of bruises,…
Homeless youth, trafficking and lack of opportunity
By Melinda Sampson One of the most vulnerable populations that fall prey to human traffickers is homeless youth. One of the most comprehensive studies involving the intersection of homelessness among…
How Strangulation Affects the Brain
Six things to know about healing after a traumatic brain injury April 08, 2016 By domesticshelters.org Most people would associate traumatic brain injury (TBI) with violent accidents, strokes or even…
Overview of the homeless youth study
Project NO REST welcomed professionals in the anti-human trafficking movement from across the state and the nation for its annual conference on Tuesday, Aug. 7, and Wednesday, Aug. 8, in…
Teens and Bullying!
What is Bullying? Bullying is making fun of, putting down or threatening another person. Sometimes it involves hitting or shoving. It’s done on purpose, and it’s often done over and…