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Introducing Trauma-Informed Classrooms
August 21, 2019 In one city, the Mindful Me program offers kids...
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Can Harsher Prison Sentences Deter Domestic Violence?
August 19, 2019 Experts say abuse won't likely end after time s...
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The Book That's an Urgent Wake-Up Call
August 14, 2019 Our next Book Club selection, No Visible Bruise...
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Introducing Trauma-Informed Classrooms
August 21, 2019 In one city, the Mindful Me program offers kids...
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Can Harsher Prison Sentences Deter Domestic Violence?
August 19, 2019 Experts say abuse won't likely end after time s...
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The Book That's an Urgent Wake-Up Call
August 14, 2019 Our next Book Club selection, No Visible Bruise...
Read more
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What Victim-Blaming Sounds Like
June 19, 2019 Five responses that we need to stop perpetuating | Now more than ever, we could argue that our default mode when hearing the news is to be skeptica... read more
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What Happens After an Abuser Gets Arrested?
June 17, 2019 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 final... read more
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Sharing the Responsibility of Ending Domestic Violence
June 12, 2019 In Philly, the Shared Safety Initiative helps survivors before they need to call police | For all the tragic and heartbreaking news we hear on a da... read more
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Postpartum Depression Linked to Domestic Violence
June 10, 2019 New moms experiencing abuse need to find support and a way out | Postpartum depression, or PPD, is a mental health issue that at least 1 in 7 moms ... read more
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'Five Awake' Women Who Changed Louisiana's Laws
June 05, 2019 Documentary spotlights history being made after far too many women are killed | It was born out of tragedy, but what resulted was one of the most c... read more
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Survivors Can Now Text for Help
June 03, 2019 For those who are monitored, stalked or never alone, calling is not always an option | Let’s face it—there are talkers and then there are texters. ... read more
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New Book for Attorneys, Judges on Protecting Survivors
May 29, 2019 New Book for Attorneys, Judges on Protecting Survivors | If you ask advocates and survivors about their experiences with the legal system, you’re n... read more
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The Silent Treatment: An Abuser's Controlling Tactic
May 27, 2019 Ignoring another person is a strong communication of power and control | Refusing to listen, talk or respond to a partner is sometimes called “the ... read more
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Ask Amanda: How Do I Become a Survivor Advocate?
May 22, 2019 You can find an abundance of online training options to become proficient in domestic violence | Q: I’m not a survivor of domestic violence, but I’... read more
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Public Records Reveal Domestic Violence in Senators Past
May 20, 2019 A reminder that disclosure details should be a survivor’s choice | In January, a slew of national news publications revealed that republican Iowa S... read more
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Why I Work the Domestic Violence Helpline
May 17, 2019 Men Have a Responsibility to Pick up the Pieces | The call came at about 2:30 a.m. I put on my robe and pulled out my notebook before answering, kn... read more
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After Trauma, Sleep May Be What You Need Most
May 15, 2019 Your brain needs the extra rest to repair and recover | After surviving trauma, your brain may emulate a small child hyped up on a candy binge, exc... read more
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Appreciating Survivors of Abuse While Supporting Its Victims
May 13, 2019 Are they survivors or victims? There is no right answer, says one expert | Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other traumas are rig... read more
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Ask Amanda: Getting Through Father's Day After Abuse
May 08, 2019 For some survivors of domestic violence, this holiday to celebrate men can be triggering | Q: This will be the first Father’s Day since divorcing m... read more
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Should You Stage an Intervention?
May 06, 2019 If you’re desperate to convince someone to leave an abuser, ambushing them is not the best way | The popular TV show Intervention makes the process... read more
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