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Answers to your top eight questions about domestic violence | We’ve sifted through our email inbox, Facebook message board and even some old-fashioned handwritten l... read more
Profiling an Abuser: 6 Signs You Should Pay Attention To

Don't just look to the past—an abuser's current behavior may do more to indicate danger ahead | Many how-to-spot-an-abuser advice pieces, including the one ... read more
My Partner Is Trying to Make Me Seem Crazy. Am I Crazy?

How abusers use mind tricks and manipulation to portray survivors as insane | Sarah’s* abuser made her sleep facing him in bed. It started innocently enough. He sa... read more
It's Time to Challenge Sexist Humor

Men who find disparaging jokes funny are more likely to be insecure about their masculinity, says study | A new study finds that men who believe they need to prove ... read more
When Alzheimer's Disease Takes a Violent Turn

Can you forgive someone you love for abusive behavior when an illness is to blame? | It’s one thing to know that abuse is a choice made by an abuser—it cannot be blam... read more
5 Ways to Intervene When You Suspect Domestic Violence

There are safe ways to be an active bystander and speak up for those who can’t | Imagine this scenario: You’re out shopping on a Saturday afternoon. You’re perusing... read more
Quiz Yourself: Do You Know These 7 Terms for Abuse?

Unfortunately, the vocab of domestic violence is broad and diverse | You probably know what physical abuse is. You can piece together what psychological abuse entai... read more
R. Kelly's Sex Cult is Domestic Violence

Why some victims believe they love their abusers | In July of 2017, a story broke that seemed almost too absurd to be true—famed ‘90s rapper Robert “R.” Kelly had b... read more
Are You Seeing Ghosts?

Social isolation can give rise to imaginary relationships | While some call it torture, the CIA calls it “an interrogation technique." Either way, it's used to extr... read more
5 Ways to Recognize Religious Abuse

Is your abuser using your spiritual beliefs to control you? | In The Handmaid’s Tale, a trending drama on the streaming service Hulu based on the 1985 Margaret A... read more
Spotting the Enemy

How the Marine Corps trains soldiers to identify threats overseas can save your life here at home | Patrick Van Horne is used to spotting people with dangerous inte... read more
Forbidden Food

When abuse includes forced starvation and malnutrition | One of the great things about being an adult versus a kid is we get to make our own choices. We can wear wh... read more
What Are Grey Rape and Stealthing?

They have sinister definitions and dangerous consequences | There are two new concerning buzzwords you may hear surrounding violence against women. One, argue many,... read more
Technology and Teen Dating Violence Are Unfortunately Linked

Dating abuse is easier than ever thanks to cell phones and social media | On March 14 of this year, a young girl’s prank had unimaginable consequences. Tysen Benz, ... read more
Sexual Assault Is More Than Rape

How to recognize if you’re a victim | There’s a misconception out there that sexual assault is simply another way to describe rape or attempted rape. Every other ty... read more