More States Considering Extreme Risk Protection Orders
By Amanda Kippert Essentially they’re a temporary restraining order for guns. Called ERPOs, or Extreme Risk Protection Orders, these orders...
After Abuse, a High-Priced Divorce Is the Next Trauma
By Amanda Kippert Emily* estimates it cost her between $30,000 and $40,000 to get divorced from her ex-husband, a man...
14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
By Jill FilipovicAfter a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an elevator, domestic...
Gaslighting: Could You Be Missing the Signs?
By Domestishelter.org Gaslighting is a term that describes a type of emotional and psychological abuse in which an abuser convinces...
How to Prove Nonphysical Abuse in Court
By Amanda Kippert When trying to prove domestic violence in court, some survivors wear the evidence on their skin in...
Abusive Red Flags Everyone Should Know
By Amanda Kippert One in three women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetime. According to the Violence Policy...