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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…
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…
One security expert says abusers are more dangerous than any other type of attacker, especially when a survivor leaves 01/10/2018 As a threat advisor by profession, Spencer Coursen’s job is…
Children are often considered the “hidden” victims in families where domestic violence occurs. Studies have estimated that 3.3 – 10 million children witness domestic violence each year. Children, like their…
Even if you haven’t experienced victimization yourself, you may know someone who has and are wondering how to help them through this difficult time. Below are some tips for how…
Understanding the mind-set of a domestic violence victim is almost impossible to do. Unless, like this writer, you’ve been one. October 05, 2016 By Janice Fuller-Roberts When I fled my…
In Part-3 of our series, we talk about how to reach out to a domestic violence hotline when circumstances make you feel like you can’t. September 11, 2017 By domesticshelters.org…
Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recognizing that you’re…
What is Sexual Assault? Sexual assault is a violent crime in which the assailant uses sex to inflict violence and humiliation on the victim or to exert power and control…
If you’re a parent with an abusive partner, the safety, wellbeing and future of your children are top of mind. We’ve prepared a toolkit to help you navigate leaving an…