Escaping Violence
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DV Survivors and Self-Doubt: Am I Doing the Right Thing?
How questioning yourself makes it harder to escape domestic violence | Thanks to social and cultural influences, many women have long been conditioned to feel like the... read more
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Protect Your Digital Life When Leaving an Abuser
Steps to take before and after leaving an abuser | Editor's Note: This article was created by Aura in partnership with DomesticShelters.org to help educate domestic vi... read more
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Is It OK to Step Away from a Survivor of Domestic Violence?
Helping a friend or family member who is a victim of domestic abuse can wear you out. You may need to take a break to care for yourself | It is incredibly frustrating ... read more
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Do I Need a Lawyer?
Know when it’s important to hire an attorney for domestic violence issues | If you’re contemplating leaving an abuser, you may be wondering, “Do I need a lawyer?” And ... read more
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Domestic Violence Safety Planning for Immigrants
This group faces unique challenges to escape, but there are legal steps for help—starting with a specialized safety plan | Victims of domestic abuse who are also immig... read more
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NO MORE and DomesticShelters.org to Grow Global Directory
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in more than 200 countries can now quickly find local resources | One of the biggest barriers to getting help for dom... read more
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Jennifers' Law Addresses Coercive Control in Family Court
Connecticut is the third state to include this tactic of abuse in their definition of domestic violence after two murders make headlines | Connecticut Governor Ned Lam... read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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