Heroes Fighting Domestic Violence
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Violent Abuser, Murderer, Up for Parole
What happens when the criminal justice system doesn’t consider abusers threats to the public any longer? | Pictured: Nicole Sinkule. Photo courtesy of Nicole's mother.... read more
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Recognition Helps Domestic Abuse Professionals Avoid Burnout
The Purple Ribbon Awards celebrates and honors the countless heroes of the domestic violence movement | Working in the domestic violence field isn’t easy. Advocates, v... read more
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RedRover Sends Heroes Right Over
One nonprofit hopes to help 25% of domestic violence shelters to become pet-friendly by 2025 | Think of them as the Red Cross for animals, says Nicole Forsyth, Preside... 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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The Moose Hide Campaign Calls on Men as Allies
Indigenous women in Canada at the highest risk for domestic violence | You may hardly notice it, pinned on someone’s jacket or shirt, maybe to the side of a bag they c... read more
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Helping Women Find Their Voices
Patrisha McLean’s Finding Our Voices initiative shines light on abuse in Maine | Patrisha McLean, domestic abuse survivor and former wife of singer/songwriter Don McLe... read more
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Helping Kids Feel 'SAFE' at School
An innovative school in Austin, Texas was made just for children who’ve experienced violence or abuse | For kids who have lived through, or are currently living throug... read more
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How Beauty Boosts Confidence
Helping survivors shine, one lipstick at a time | When Sheryl Kurland had a tough day growing up, her mom would always say, “Sheryl, just put on a little lipstick and ... read more
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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