Escaping Violence
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How Social Stigma Silences Domestic Violence Victims
Why many domestic violence victims are reluctant to report | Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at ho... read more
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