When Survivors Are Forced to Use
Another way abusers assert power and control August 26, 2016 By domesticshelters.org As a way to numb the pain of abuse, survivors of domestic violence sometimes turn to drugs or…
35 Ways to Recognize Emotional Abuse
Puts you down, embarrasses, humiliates or shames you. Throws tantrums. Demeans or disregards your opinions, ideas, suggestions or needs. Refuses to communicate. Has difficulty apologizing. Uses sarcasm and unpleasant tone…
On Again, Off Again: Not This Again!
By Heather, loveisrespect Advocate Abusive behaviors can manifest in several ways such as name-calling, demanding passwords, controlling purchases or pressuring someone to have sex, and although these behaviors seem pretty…
When Incest Accompanies Domestic Violence
The sexual assault hotline director of RAINN answers questions on this tough topic 01/19/2018 It’s a difficult issue that few want to think about, much less discuss, yet many individuals…
5 Ways to Recognize Religious Abuse
Is your abuser using your spiritual beliefs to control you? In The Handmaid’s Tale, a trending drama on the streaming service Hulu based on the 1985 Margaret Atwood novel of…
Support a friend or family member experiencing domestic violence
If you would like to support a friend or family member experiencing domestic violence If you know or suspect that a family member, friend or work colleague is experiencing domestic…
Dynamics of Abuse
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. There is NO “typical victim.” Victims of domestic violence comes from all walks of life, varying age groups, all backgrounds, all communities,…
The Criminal Justice System: Statistics
The Vast Majority of Perpetrators Will Not Go to Jail or Prison Perpetrators of sexual violence are less likely to go to jail or prison than other criminals. . The…
Seen, Heard, Felt, Hidden: Recognizing Domestic Violence Signs
Contributed by Leslie Larson, LPC-S I had been working with “Nicole” for almost a year. She had made remarkable progress in her efforts to overcome the abuse and neglect of…
Latest trends in U.S. child sex trafficking
01/11/2018 Today we are excited to share our newest research. Survivors have graciously allowed us to hear their stories, and in order for us all to be a part of…