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How to Escape an Abuser with Your Children

There is a way to escape with your children despite threats, fear from abuser | This article has been updated. The original was published in 2015. You’re enduring li... read more
Domestic Violence Safety Planning for Immigrants

This group faces unique challenges to escape, but there are legal steps for help—starting with a specialized safety plan | Victims of domestic abuse who are also immig... read more
You Can Call a Hotline Even If You Don't Want to Leave

10 questions you can ask an advocate that have nothing to do with shelter | Contrary to what many believe, shelter hotlines are not only for people who are looking for... read more
When an Abuser Tries to Block Your Separation

Eight response strategies to help you leave an abusive partner safely | Most people feel scared and confused when they think about separating from an abusive partner. ... read more
Recording Phone Calls Can Help Prove Abuse

Here’s what you need to know about what’s legal and admissible | Proving nonphysical abuse in court is tricky for domestic violence survivor but one way survivors can ... read more
A Safety Planning Worksheet

A DIY plan to prepare for safety the next time an abusive incident occurs | There’s going to be another abusive incident. Be it a degrading shouting match, intimidatin... read more
Can a Personal Alarm Protect You?

Maybe, and there’s more you can do to help keep yourself safe | If you’re living through domestic violence or recently escaped an abuser, you might consider a personal... read more
What Happens After an Abuser Gets Arrested?

What’s going on from when an abuser is placed in the police car to release | Your abusive partner was just taken away in handcuffs. Whew. You finally breathe a sigh of... read more
Signals for Safety

How asking for “Angela” or ordering an “angel shot” can save you from dating violence | A creative plan from the UK designed to help people escape potentially dangerou... 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
Survivors Wanted to Test New App

Danger assessment app will focus on immigrants and Native Americans | Researchers at John Hopkins University are looking for survivors to give their new danger asse... read more
When 911 Can't Find You

Calling for help from a cell phone might make it hard to track you down. Smart911 helps emergency responders get to you | True or false? If you call 911 from a cell... read more
Will My Partner Be Violent After I Leave?

How to predict violence after leaving an abuser | We know that leaving is the most dangerous time for a domestic violence survivor. Abusers often lash out in an att... 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
Safety Planning With Your Kids

When putting a plan in place to leave an abuser, don’t leave the kids out of the loop | If you are getting ready to leave an abuser, you’ll need to plan for the saf... read more