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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 Domestic... read more
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, one of the most ... read more
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
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
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
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
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 they need to prove ... read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Who Did You Tell When You Were Ready to Leave?

The reason many survivors keep their escape plans a secret | “I secretly planned it with my mom, brother and sister-in-law.” “I told a close friend and my pas... read more
14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence

Intimate partner abuse is incredibly common, but very misunderstood | After a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an el... read more