Diversity Matters
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Fleeing the Reservation with Children
The unique challenges Native American survivor mothers face | Leaving an abusive partner is difficult enough for anyone. You need to consider where you’ll live, how... read more
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Domestic Violence Rampant Among Native Americans
The situation is dire on reservations across the U.S. | One specific population is at a significantly higher risk for domestic violence than others: Native American... read more
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The Deaf Endure Domestic Violence More Than Hearing
The unique challenges this population faces | Dealing with domestic violence is hard for everyone. But the deaf and hard of hearing face unique challenges others do... read more
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This Is Why I Didn't Tell You He Was Beating Me
Understanding the mind-set of a domestic violence victim is almost impossible to do. Unless, like this writer, you’ve been one. | When I fled my abusive relations... read more
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Building Resilience After Trauma: Lessons from Chile
Inspiration for those feeling burdened by the life's mishaps | Picture that you live in a little coastal village in Chile. Maybe you fish or sell homemade empanad... read more
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How U Visas Help Immigrant Victims of Domestic Abuse
The hope is to bring survivors out of the shadows, say advocates | Many survivors of domestic violence hesitate to report their abusers because of embarrassment, fi... read more
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The Barriers for South Asian Survivors
This sect of immigrants is more isolated than many when it comes to getting help escaping domestic violence | Immigrant survivors of domestic abuse living in the U.... read more
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Safety for Undocumented Victims of Abuse
Fearing deportation, illegal immigrants often stay silent about domestic violence | Domestic violence is a crime no one is immune to. No matter a person’s class, stat... read more
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