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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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When It's Time to Go: Part I

A checklist of essentials to take with you when escaping abuse | Walking out the door and away from an abuser—or kicking an abusive partner out the door, if so inc... read more
Getting Kids Out of Harm's Way

Escaping abuse should be an urgent concern when children are involved | An estimated 8 million children a year are exposed to domestic violence in their homes, and som... read more