Domestic Violence
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Your Crazy Love Questions Answered
Author Leslie Morgan Steiner shares her survivor perspective—plus, the next book for Domestic Shelters Book Club revealed | Back in May, we invited readers of Dom... read more
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Why Is She Speaking Out Now?
We need to stop using a survivor’s fear of coming forward as a reason to disbelieve them | In light of the #MeToo movement and the Time’s Up campaign, o... read more
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10 Ways to Validate a Survivor
These phrases can reassure survivors that you believe them and support them | Whether it’s your best friend, your sibling, a coworker or a complete stranger who tel... read more
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You Ask, We Answer
Answers to your top eight questions about domestic violence | We’ve sifted through our email inbox, Facebook message board and even some old-fashioned handwritten l... read more
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You Have Rights as a Victim
It's important to know what they are and when they apply | You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. You have the right to a speed... read more
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Profiling an Abuser: 6 Signs You Should Pay Attention To
Don't just look to the past—an abuser's current behavior may do more to indicate danger ahead | Many how-to-spot-an-abuser advice pieces, including the one ... read more
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When Your Abuser Is Also Your Boss
Is your employment contingent on how much power and control your abuser gets to have? | There are abusive bosses out there—tyrannical leaders who make your work lif... read more
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It's Time to Challenge Sexist Humor
Men who find disparaging jokes funny are more likely to be insecure about their masculinity, says study | A new study finds that men who believe t... read more
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DomesticShelters.org Book Club: Crazy Love
Our first selection is Leslie Morgan Steiner’s best-selling memoir of narrowly escaping abuse with her life | Welcome to the DomesticShelters.org Book Club. Hopeful... read more
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Why We Still Call Rebellious Women 'Witches'
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can keep violence alive and well | When you hear the word "witch," what do you think of? A fictitious character th... read more
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To Do: Start a Movement
5 ways to stand up against domestic violence in your community | Whether you’ve survived it, known someone who has survived it, or are just a kind and decent human ... read more
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Black Women Are Staying Silent
Why some Black women feel like they can’t disclose domestic violence | When someone decides to threaten, stalk, harass or abuse his or her partner, what might that... read more
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Why We Must Believe Survivors
If we don't listen to survivors, they won't report, and abuse will never end | In April 2017, Kendall Brown and her sister, Kayla, were murdered by Kendall... read more
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Servicemembers Are Getting Away With Abuse
Survivors say the military is failing at prosecuting domestic violence, helping partners | Last April, we published a story about compensation available from the mili... read more
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5 Ways to Intervene When You Suspect Domestic Violence
There are safe ways to be an active bystander and speak up for those who can’t | Imagine this scenario: You’re out shopping on a Saturday afternoon. You’re perusing... read more
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