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Sharing the Responsibility of Ending Domestic Violence

In Philly, the Shared Safety Initiative helps survivors before they need to call police | For all the tragic and heartbreaking news we hear on a daily basis about dome... read more
'Five Awake' Women Who Changed Louisiana's Laws

Documentary spotlights history being made after far too many women are killed | It was born out of tragedy, but what resulted was one of the most comprehensive bills e... read more
Hospitals on the Lookout for Human Trafficking

A southwest healthcare group is training everyone from surgeons to security to spot human trafficking red flags | She might appear malnourished, fearful or confused ab... read more
Shelter Graduates Pay It Forward to Help Incoming Women

Former residents of one Las Vegas shelter formed a group to mentor other survivors | Las Vegas is famous for many things—Elvis impersonators, neon-lit-everything, danc... read more
Helping Pets Escape Domestic Violence, Too

Do-Gooder starts Florida nonprofit to take in survivors' pets while they find shelter | Jen Adams was in her early 40s with no kids when she felt the calling to “j... read more
Feeling Safe at Home Is Not Every Child's Reality

Former MLB player strives to help those living with childhood domestic violence | Pop quiz: What do childhood domestic violence and the MLB have in common? Answer: For... read more
From Survivors to CEOs

FreeFrom is helping survivors find financial stability by starting their own businesses | Beyoncé asked it, so we’ll just back up what she said. “Who run the world? G... read more
Can Domestic Violence Awareness Be Funny?

His one-man show uses humor to draw attention to a very serious epidemic | You could say advocate Ben Atherton-Zeman’s one-man show raising awareness about gender-base... read more
Helping Sex Trade Survivors Sew New Hope

One Florida boutique is getting survivors of human trafficking back into the fabric of society | Before becoming a finance and administrative assistant at Rethread... read more
Women-Run Auto Repair Shop Sparks Change

For every three jobs done for the general public, a survivor gets essential car repairs free of charge | As a woman, there are several places you likely hate visiti... read more
Lukes Place Offers Legal Assistance to Survivors

How one heartbreaking story inspired a Canadian resource center | Luke was 3 when his father murdered him during their first unsupervised visit in Durham Region, On... read more
She's Giving Survivors a Lift

In two years, one woman has organized the donation of more than 150,000 bras to women in need around the world | Dana Marlowe says she “accidentally” founded her no... read more
Purple Benches Honor Domestic Violence Victims

In Canada, Barb’s Benches memorialize women killed by their partners | In Nova Scotia, purple benches located in public places serve a dual role—they honor the memo... read more
Breaking the Cycle of Teen Dating Violence

A couple aims to raise awareness of dating violence after their teenage daughter is murdered | In late 2006, Phoenix, Ariz., high school student Kaitlyn Marie Sudbe... read more
RedRover Sends Heroes Right Over

One nonprofit hopes to fund a pet-friendly domestic violence shelter in every state | Think of them as the Red Cross for animals, says Nicole Forsyth, President and... read more