Stalking Safety Planning
Overview Several murders of stalking victims have highlighted the fact that people who stalk can be very dangerous. Stalkers can threaten, attack,
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, 2018
A day to show the men and women in law enforcement how much we value them, their service and protection of our
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery -- a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 20.9 million people around
Getting Kids Out of Harm’s Way
An estimated 8 million children a year are exposed to domestic violence in their homes, and some 18 million children witness or experience domestic
To My New Partner: 10 Things I Wish I Could Tell You
Dating after abuse is not easy. It’s hard for survivors to know what is and isn’t abuse and to be able to
Facing the Holidays as a Survivor
Facing the holiday season as an abuse survivor can seem like a daunting task. Survivors can experience feelings of fear, guilt, worry,
The Second-Hand Trauma That Comes With Working With Sexual Assault Survivors
The first time I answered a hotline call for a rape crisis center, I didn’t know what to expect, other than tears.
Running For Her Life
One survivor tells how running helped her heal after almost losing her life to domestic violence May 03, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Liane
Tips for Safely Reaching Out for Support
Being in a relationship should not mean you lose your right to privacy or your right to talk to whomever you like.
5 Signs of a Verbally Abusive Relationship
5 Signs of a Verbally Abusive Relationship It's not always obvious. Brittney McNamara Jul 5, 2017 Lydia Ortiz Over the July 4