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Why Domestic Violence Shelters are a Secret in Iraq

Here, survivors and advocates alike live in fear | Despite the tireless efforts of domestic violence advocates to save survivors, change the laws, shift our mindset ou... read more
Ending the Backlog of Rape Kits

One state at a time, SVU star’s nonprofit is trying to get justice for survivors | It seems unfathomable—after being sexually assaulted, a survivor subjects herself to... read more
How Do I Donate Items to Shelters?

Tips for making the biggest impact on domestic abuse with your in-kind donations | Whether you’re full-on Marie Kondo-ing your way through your home or you just have s... read more
Slamming Sexism

Real-life examples of how woman respond to everyday sexism | I, a woman, once wanted to buy a water softener. You know, once of those big barrel looking appliances tha... read more
Through the Eyes of an ER Physician

The hardest part is letting them go back home, says one | Despite stereotypes, a survivor of domestic violence doesn’t often stand out in a crowd. Or, in a waiting roo... read more
Guess How Many Domestic Violence Offenders Go to Jail

Whatever the number in your head, it's probably even lower | We identified 517 cases of domestic violence in our nationally representative survey and asked family ... read more
What Victim-Blaming Sounds Like

Five responses that we need to stop perpetuating | Now more than ever, we could argue that our default mode when hearing the news is to be skeptical. Thanks to the Int... read more
'Five Awake' Women Who Changed Louisiana's Laws

Documentary spotlights history being made after far too many women are killed | It was born out of tragedy, but what resulted was one of the most comprehensive bills e... read more
How to Ask About Abuse

There’s a right and a wrong way to inquire if you’re concerned | Have you ever gotten an “off” feeling about a friend’s, loved one’s or coworker’s partner? Maybe the s... read more
Did Your Doctor Ask About Domestic Violence?

The pros and cons of asking “Do you feel safe at home?" | The last time I had a mammogram, as the technician and I were finishing up, she asked me a question: “Do... read more
Are Domestic Violence Offender Registries a Good Idea?

Advocates argue there are unintended consequences to registering abusers | Many of us have done it—we’ve found an online sexual offender registry and typed in our addr... read more
More States Considering Extreme Risk Protection Orders

ERPOs take guns out of the hands of people exhibiting dangerous warning signs | Essentially they’re a temporary restraining order for guns. Called ERPOs, or Extreme Ri... read more
How to Call Your Lawmakers

You want to make a difference, but you’re not sure who to call or what to say. Relax. It’s easier than you think | When there’s an issue that you care about or a bill ... read more
Tragedy as a Catalyst for Change

After her estranged husband killed their three daughters, Jessica Lenahan took her fight for human rights to the Supreme Court | In May 1999, Jessica Lenahan (then Gon... read more
Why We Need to Let Boys Cry

Teaching young men not to show emotion can lead to violence | Don’t cry. Walk it off. Man up. These common phrases can be heard at the playground, on the football fie... read more