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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Resources to help ensure the well-being of your children. If you’re a parent with an abusive partner, the safety, wellbeing and future of your children are top of mind. We’ve…
Not many male survivors step forward. This truck driver was surprised to find support when he did 07/11/2018 If you had to pick a domestic violence survivor out of a…
Triggers domestic violence survivors face, and how to get through them By domesticshelters.org A survivor might be able to escape a violent partner. But they may experience traumatic stress afterward,…
What to do to ensure your safety and make it stop By domesticshelters.org Stalking can be a component of domestic violence, most often occurring after a survivor leaves an abusive…
One Florida boutique is getting survivors of human trafficking back into the fabric of society June 25, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Before becoming a finance and administrative assistant at Rethreaded, Alyssa…