A Shelter Just for Senior Survivors
By Stephanie Thurrott Abuse is traumatic and devastating for people of all ages. And older adults can find it especially...
A new helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
By thejournal.ie After leaving an abuser, a survivor may get an order or protection for her security. She may move...
I Tried Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
By Amanda Kippert I’m one of about 20 million Americans who turns to yoga on a regular basis as both a workout...
Bought and Sold: How One Woman Survived Human Trafficking
By domesticshelters.org Lee* met her trafficker when she was just 18 years old. He was 28. She told him she...
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies
By Amanda Kippert After abuse, the trauma you’re left with is like a gaping hole in the roof of your...
How Social Stigma Silences Domestic Violence Victims
By Wendy Patrick Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at home, they bravely...
Survivors Can Now Text For Help
By Amanda Kippert Let’s face it—there are talkers and then there are texters. Some of us are seemingly allergic to...
Should You Stage an Intervention?
By Amanda Kippert The popular TV show Intervention makes the process of interceding in an addict’s life look deceivingly simple. The person...
How to Ask About Abuse
By Amanda Kippert Have you ever gotten an “off” feeling about a friend’s, loved one’s or coworker’s partner? Maybe the...
Helping Hasidic Jews Escape Domestic Violence
By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD. “When I left my husband so my kids and I could survive, the community left...
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