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Can a Personal Alarm Protect You?
September 18, 2019 Maybe, and there’s more you can do to help keep...
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Around the World: England, Thailand and Mexico in the News
September 16, 2019 From blunt knives as a possible deterrent, to s...
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Why Domestic Violence Shelters are a Secret in Iraq
September 11, 2019 Here, survivors and advocates alike live in fea...
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Can a Personal Alarm Protect You?
September 18, 2019 Maybe, and there’s more you can do to help keep...
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Around the World: England, Thailand and Mexico in the News
September 16, 2019 From blunt knives as a possible deterrent, to s...
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Why Domestic Violence Shelters are a Secret in Iraq
September 11, 2019 Here, survivors and advocates alike live in fea...
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Leaving an Abuser When You Live Apart
September 09, 2019 Why the break-up speech needs to come from a distance | We often say that it’s not as easy as simply walking out the door when someone is ready to ... read more
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When Masculinity Is Toxic
September 04, 2019 Traits men learn as boys can be dangerous—to them, and to the women in their lives | We hear a lot about “toxic masculinity” these days—a term ofte... read more
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It Starts With Pronouns: Understanding Non-Binary Survivors
September 02, 2019 Editor Lexie Bean of Written on the Body answers readers’ questions | Last April, we announced our third book club selection, Written on the Body: ... read more
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Ending the Backlog of Rape Kits
August 28, 2019 One state at a time, SVU star’s nonprofit is trying to get justice for survivors | It seems unfathomable—after being sexually assaulted, a survivor... read more
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How to Get a Protection Order Served on an Abuser
August 26, 2019 Having a judge grant you a protection order is only half the battle | “Just get a restraining order.” Most advice to survivors of domestic violenc... read more
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Introducing Trauma-Informed Classrooms
August 21, 2019 In one city, the Mindful Me program offers kids yoga, gardening to help them focus | In the past, the “unruly” kids causing disruptions in class mi... read more
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The Book That's an Urgent Wake-Up Call
August 14, 2019 Our next Book Club selection, No Visible Bruises, shines a light on the epidemic of violence that continues to plague us | “People don’t want to re... read more
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Ask Amanda: My Cousin is Missing
August 12, 2019 She said she went to a shelter, but doesn’t know where she is | Q: My cousin has been missing since Friday night following a fight with her husband... read more
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Survivor Tonya: Broke to Businesswoman
August 07, 2019 An abuser tried to bankrupt her, but now this strong, female entrepreneur is getting even | First date. First butterflies. First kiss. First punc... read more
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How Do I Donate Items to Shelters?
August 05, 2019 Tips for making the biggest impact on domestic abuse with your in-kind donations | Whether you’re full-on Marie Kondo-ing your way through your hom... read more
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Slamming Sexism
July 31, 2019 Real-life examples of how woman respond to everyday sexism | I, a woman, once wanted to buy a water softener. You know, once of those big barrel lo... read more
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Are Abusers Narcissists, Psychopaths or Sociopaths?
July 29, 2019 The differences between these three personality disorders | When describing an abusive partner, the terms narcissist, psychopath and sociopath ofte... read more
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How Beauty Boosts Confidence
July 24, 2019 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 ... read more
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Through the Eyes of an ER Physician
July 22, 2019 The hardest part is letting them go back home, says one | Despite stereotypes, a survivor of domestic violence doesn’t often stand out in a crowd. ... read more
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How Social Stigma Silences Domestic Violence Victims
July 17, 2019 Why many domestic violence victims are reluctant to report | Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse a... read more
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