Escaping Violence

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  When 911 Can't Find You

  Calling for help from a cell phone might make it hard to track you down. Smart911 helps emergency responders get to you | True or false? If you call 911 from a cell... read more

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  Living Through Extreme Stalking

  A survivor of a relentless stalker shares four things she did, and continues to do, while being stalked by her ex | At one point during Mike Bonert’s stalking of Vi... read more

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  Do Survivors Lie?

  False allegations of domestic violence are rampant ... or are they? | Google “false allegations of domestic violence” and a litany of defense attorneys and men’s ri... read more

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  Breaking Your Lease Without Breaking the Bank

  Options for survivors to terminate their lease and move on | When home, sweet home has become more like home, terrifying home, how do you get out? If you’re ren... read more

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  Will My Partner Be Violent After I Leave?

  How to predict violence after leaving an abuser | We know that leaving is the most dangerous time for a domestic violence survivor. Abusers often lash out in an att... read more

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  The SAFE Child Act

  What this proposed legislation means to protective parents fighting for custody | For all those frustrated parents currently battling their abusive exes in court fo... read more

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  Apps Help Survivors' Messages Stay Secret

  The potential and pitfalls of new messaging technology | Texting is a great way to communicate, especially since it can be more private than a phone call and quicke... read more

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  Finding Your Financial Footing After Abuse

  When the abuser controls your money, it can feel impossible to start over | Do you think romance or red flag when a potential mate tells you, “You don’t need to get... read more

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  Training to Spot Abuse

  New Illinois law makes domestic violence awareness part of beauty professionals’ education | A new law that went into effect Jan. 1 requires licensed beauty profess... read more

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  The Mind-Trip That Is Emotional Abuse

  How to recognize the signs of an abuse that leaves no bruises | People often think that domestic violence means physical hostility—fistfights, shoving matches, hair... read more

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  Safety Planning With Your Kids

  When putting a plan in place to leave an abuser, don’t leave the kids out of the loop | If you are getting ready to leave an abuser, you’ll need to plan for the saf... read more

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  Leaving Without Dying

  One security expert says abusers are more dangerous than any other type of attacker, especially when a survivor leaves | As a threat advisor by profession, Spencer ... read more

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  Calling the Police Shouldn't Be Another Barrier

  10 tips on how to report domestic violence without fear | Most incidents of domestic violence are committed behind closed doors, shielded from police patrols and wi... read more

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  Customizing Your Safety Plan

  One size does not fit all when it comes to safety planning | Creating a safety plan is a vital step when one is considering leaving an abusive partner. In doing so, th... read more

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  When Survivors Are Forced to Use

  Another way abusers assert power and control | As a way to numb the pain of abuse, survivors of domestic violence sometimes turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mec... read more