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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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