Children and Teens

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  Caught in the Middle

  What to do when your abuser tries to turn your children against you | Abuse is multifaceted. An abuser will use whatever tactics he or she can to hurt you physicall... read more

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  Runaway Youth

  Family crisis is the main reason kids and teens choose the streets over their homes | A 2015 report from The National Runaway Safeline shows that family crisis, suc... read more

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  Mixed Message for Kids

  How to teach children violence is wrong when one parent is abusing the other | It’s a complicated situation: teaching your children violence isn't right while they ... read more

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  Does Your Partner Respect Your 'No?'

  Teens: Understanding consent in your relationship | No matter what your age, your voice matters. That’s the idea of consent—you have the right to call the shots and s... read more

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  How to Recognize Trauma in Children

  Can we teach children how to spot it in themselves? | Every parent knows the telltale signs of a good ol’ temper tantrum: There’s often screaming, tears, maybe some... read more

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  Explaining Violence to Kids

  6 tips for talking to children about domestic violence | Talking about domestic violence is never easy. Talking about it with the children who witness violence can ... read more

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  From Bully to Batterer

  Can childhood bullying turn into domestic violence later in life? | There’s a lot of attention, and rightly so, on bullying these days. No longer is teasing and nam... read more

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  When Children Experience Trauma

  The after-effects of violence and stress in kids could be mistaken for ADHD | Brian F. Martin survived a violent childhood, only the violence wasn’t aimed at him. F... read more

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  Fleeing An Abuser With Your Children

  Getting yourself and your children to a safe place is the number one priority | You’re enduring life with an abusive partner and you realize it’s time to leave. But y... read more

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  When Your Teen is Dating an Abuser

  Advice from a professional on how to protect your teen without driving them away | If you think domestic violence is limited to adults, you’d be incorrect. In a re... read more

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  Men Can Stop Rape

  One nonprofit’s goal to change the way young men view women | Eleven might sound like a young age to talk to a boy about the birds and the bees, much less educate h... read more

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  Violent Teen Relationships Lead to Lower Income

  Study shows abuse is related to future earning potential | As teens begin to navigate the new and exciting world of “more than just friends” relationships, one can ... read more

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  When Children Witness Violence

  They’re more likely to abuse or be abused as adults, unless adults step in and stop the cycle | Consider this: Most domestic abuse that occurs in a home where children... read more

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  Teens: Are You In an Unhealthy Relationship?

  Abuse doesn't always leave bruises—how to spot four different common forms | The first time you’re in a romantic relationship as a teen can feel a little dizzyi... read more

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  Teaching Teens About Dating Violence

  Learning about healthy relationships early means less chance of domestic violence later on | We teach our children from a young age to be kind to one another. Hitting... read more