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Tragedy as a Catalyst for Change

After her estranged husband killed their three daughters, Jessica Lenahan took her fight for human rights to the Supreme Court | In May 1999, Jessica Lenahan (then Gon... read more
Collecting Evidence of Abuse Without Danger

The more you have, the better your case. And there’s a safe way to do it | In the fictional world of movies and TV, you’ll see detectives interviewing witnesses after ... read more
Is the System Failing Survivors?

Looking at the fundamental flaws in courts and law enforcement | Attorney, activist and author of the blog Argue Like a Girl, Giugi Carminati, JD, describes herself as... read more
You Have Rights as a Victim

It's important to know what they are and when they apply | You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. You have the right to a speed... read more
Moms Are Going to Jail When Abusive Partners Hurt the Kids

New family court guidelines take aim at ‘failure to protect’ petitions | In December 2006, Robert Braxton Jr. was sentenced to just two years in prison for breaking... read more
When Survivors Are the Criminals

In trying to prevent their own murders at the hands of their abusers, two survivors found themselves behind bars | Kim Dadou spent 17 years in prison for fatally sh... read more
What Are Nuisance Laws?

How these policies can harm survivors of intimate partner violence | It's hard enough for a survivor of domestic or intimate partner violence to seek help or report... read more
New York City Launches Task Force to Combat DV

Government agencies, advocacy groups and survivors come together to search for solutions | New York City recently formed a task force designed to tackle a tough pro... read more
6 Tips for Facing Your Abuser in Court

Creating a safety plan for this instance may help alleviate fear | Leaving an abusive partner is often not the last time a survivor is going to see him. When there ... read more
Free Tax Prep for Survivors

Resources available to help survivors get money matters in order by April | After leaving a partner, abusive or not, you may find yourself facing financial hurdles ... read more
Moms: Protect Yourself in Court

A child custody lawyer’s advice to help moms succeed in one of their toughest battles | After leaving an abuser, a survivor may get an order or protection for her s... read more
'Family Problems' Aren't Newsworthy

Does the lack of media coverage protect abusers? | Garland Waller, assistant professor in the College of Communication at Boston University, believes that the mains... read more
High-Tech Stalking Tactics

How abusers are faking phone calls and tracking victims through their online photos | Technology has given us many gifts: Phones that are also cameras. Cars that re... read more
Free Attorneys: Godsends or Too Good to Be True?

When it comes to domestic violence cases, it’s a little of both | Suspected criminals have access to free attorneys, so why don’t survivors of domestic violence? Ac... read more
Making Sure Ex-Abusers are Sober Taking the Kids

The company behind an alcohol monitoring bracelet explains why their tool is effective, yet underused, in DV cases | Domestic abuse can’t be blamed on alcohol, agre... read more