When You Can’t Collect Evidence
By Amanda Kippert Ask any survivor, advocate or attorney: Finding justice for domestic violence survivors is an uphill battle. Unlike...
Recording Phone Calls Can Help Prove Abuse
By Stephanie Thurott Proving nonphysical abuse in court is tricky for domestic violence survivor but one way survivors can get...
Training to Spot Abuse
By domesticshelters.org A new law that went into effect Jan. 1 requires licensed beauty professionals in Illinois to complete one hour of...
Afraid of Being Fired?
By domesticshelters.org For two years, Doris Rivera-Black kept the fact that her husband was abusing her a secret for fear...
What Happens After an Abuser Gets Arrested?
By Shelley Flannery Your abusive partner was just taken away in handcuffs. Whew. You finally breathe a sigh of relief....
New Book for Attorneys, Judges on Protecting Survivors
By Amanda Kippert If you ask advocates and survivors about their experiences with the legal system, you’re not likely to...
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...
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...
How to Get a Personal Protection Order
By Domesticshelter.org Protection orders, sometimes referred to as restraining orders and injunctions, are available to those experiencing domestic violence as...