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True Stories About the Moment Survivors Decided to Leave

Survivors share the exact moment when they decided to leave an abuser and escape domestic violence | In case you weren’t aware, abusive partners aim to confuse their v... read more
How Survivors Have Left an Abuser for Good

Our survivor community shares their reasons for never going back | Leaving an abusive partner is intricately more complicated than leaving any other type of partner or... read more
Documenting Domestic Violence Evidence

VictimsVoice helps you secretly collect relevant, legally admissible evidence | Sheri Kurdakul and her three siblings survived child abuse and domestic violence at the... read more
Canada Nonprofit Moves Survivors for Free

Shelter Movers helps leaving an abusive partner a little less worrisome | When domestic violence survivors make the brave decision to leave an abusive partner and go i... read more
An Order of Protection Should Mean No Guns

Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act would close a deadly loophole | The most dangerous time for a domestic violence survivor is when they decide to ... read more
You Can Call a Hotline Even If You Don't Want to Leave

10 questions you can ask an advocate that have nothing to do with shelter | Contrary to what many believe, shelter hotlines are not only for people who are looking for... read more
How Leaving Looks Different During COVID-19

The pandemic has changed the survivor’s path to safety, but it’s still possible to leave an abusive partner | Leaving an abusive partner is difficult under normal circ... read more
How to Spot a Signal for Help, and How to Respond

Learn smart responses to help someone while ensuring their safety | Help is available for survivors of abuse, but it isn’t always easy (or even possible) to reach out ... read more
Couples Counseling Will Not Stop Abuse

Seek individual therapy if you suspect you’re being controlled | Has your partner started yelling more frequently? Maybe they’ve become jealous for seemingly no reason... read more
When an Abuser Tries to Block Your Separation

Eight response strategies to help you leave an abusive partner safely | Most people feel scared and confused when they think about separating from an abusive partner. ... read more
Why We Shouldn't Be Telling Survivors to 'Find God'

Suggesting religion as a way to heal is right for some, not all | To those who find strength or peace in their religion, it may seem helpful to advise those they meet ... read more
Do Stand Your Ground Laws Apply to DV Survivors?

How self-defense laws help victims of abuse and how they don’t | Self-defense laws in every state are designed to help protect would-be victims of assault from prosecu... read more
Shelters Work to Keep COVID-19 Out

Domestic shelters are taking precautions like everyone else, and they’re open and ready to help | With most states still advocating social distancing practices, you ma... read more
How Domestic Violence Hotlines Triage Callers

Due to limited space, not everyone in need can get into shelter | Sometimes survivors looking for shelter are surprised or hurt to hear that their local shelter can’t ... read more
Leaving an Abuser When You Live Apart

Why the break-up speech needs to come from a distance | We often say that it’s not as easy as simply walking out the door when someone is ready to escape an abusive pa... read more