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You Have to Read This Book

Author Rachel Louise Snyder talks about what we’re missing in the domestic violence movement | Back in August, we announced our next DomesticShelters.org Book Club sel... read more
10 Must-Hear Podcasts on Domestic Violence

Plus, thinking about getting behind the mic? Tips for starting your own | If you haven’t been pulled into a podcast yet, what are you waiting for? Since its launch on ... read more
2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Stocked up on socks? This year, ask Santa for one of these gifts that benefit survivors and the nonprofits that help them | Pictured is the Stripes blanket from Thread... read more
Helping Kids Feel 'SAFE' at School

An innovative school in Austin, Texas was made just for children who’ve experienced violence or abuse | For kids who have lived through, or are currently living throug... read more
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