Escaping Violence
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Escape Plan: How to Find a Safe Place
It’s time to leave an abusive partner, but where do you go? | It’s a cruel irony: The most dangerous time for a survivor of domestic violence is the moment when he ... read more
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The Number You Need to Know
No matter where you are in the U.S., this 24/7 hotline can help | Escaping to a domestic violence shelter saved Jane’s life. She endured years of horrific abuse at ... read more
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Is There Free Online Legal Advice for Survivors?
Yes! Navigating the system is tricky, but many websites offer free, helpful advice | When a survivor of domestic violence is ready to leave their abuser, press char... read more
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When Your Abuser is a Police Officer
Don’t let them scare you into staying silent | One might think that being married to a police officer would bring with it a constant sense of security and, oftentim... read more
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Do I Need a Lawyer?
The American Bar Association offers resources for domestic abuse survivors navigating the legal system | Survivors of domestic violence often wonder if they need a ... read more
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No Four-Legged Family Member Left Behind
When you and the family pet need to escape violence, where can you go? | Animal abuse and domestic violence are intricately, and sadly, linked. According to the Ani... read more
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Empowering Survivors
Why domestic violence advocates say the best way to help survivors is to give them back control | Abusers control. That’s their number one tactic to keep domestic abu... read more
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Male Victims of Abuse Face Stigmas
The so-called “stronger sex” reluctant to speak up when battered | While domestic violence is a plight most often faced by women, men are not immune to becoming victi... read more
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'I'm Being Abused in Another Country'
How one American woman vowed to help others after being trapped overseas at the hands of her abuser | Mom-of-three Paula Lucas, an American citizen, was living a ni... read more
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Safety for Undocumented Victims of Abuse
Fearing deportation, illegal immigrants often stay silent about domestic violence | Domestic violence is a crime no one is immune to. No matter a person’s class, stat... read more
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Power Positions
What happens when a person with fame and influence chooses to abuse | Abusers are sly. They start out as charming, thoughtful, kind, before morphing into something th... read more
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Domestic Violence in the Military
Why abuse is more prominent and less reported among military couples | One in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime and couples in the milita... read more
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Why Doesn't She Just Leave?
Many survivors with abusive partners are trapped out of fear | A commonly heard question when it comes to abuse is, “Why doesn’t the victim just leave?” It seems ob... read more
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When It's Time to Go: Part II
8 steps to take to get out safely and hide well | A safety plan is important to think about when a survivor is ready to leave their abuser. Part I of this article ... read more
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Do You Know Where Your Money Is?
Achieving financial freedom is one step toward starting a new life after abuse | Taking control of one’s own financial matters is a valuable life skill for everyone t... read more
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