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VAWA Should Fund More Housing, Not More Policing

August 17, 2022 The Violence Against Women Act promotes a polic...
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4 Tips To Get Kids Back to School Safely After Abuse

August 15, 2022 How to ensure kids are physically and emotional...
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Ask Amanda: How Can I Regain My Self-Esteem After Abuse?

August 10, 2022 An abuser may have torn down your self-worth, b...
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VAWA Should Fund More Housing, Not More Policing

August 17, 2022 The Violence Against Women Act promotes a polic...
Read more
4 Tips To Get Kids Back to School Safely After Abuse

August 15, 2022 How to ensure kids are physically and emotional...
Read more
Ask Amanda: How Can I Regain My Self-Esteem After Abuse?

August 10, 2022 An abuser may have torn down your self-worth, b...
Read more

Why Doesn't She Just Leave?

September 03, 2014 Many survivors with abusive partners are trapped out of fear | A commonly heard question when it comes to abuse is, “Why doesn’t the victim just l... read more
Staying Strong After Leaving the Shelter

August 27, 2014 Why some survivors consider returning to an abusive partner | Make no mistake about it—seeking help from a domestic violence shelter is a courageou... read more
When It's Time to Go: Part II

August 20, 2014 8 steps to take to get out safely and hide well | A safety plan is important to think about when a survivor is ready to leave their abuser. Par... read more
Do You Know Where Your Money Is?

July 17, 2014 Achieving financial freedom is one step toward starting a new life after abuse | Taking control of one’s own financial matters is a valuable life ... read more
Home Options Beyond the Shelter

July 14, 2014 A shelter can provide a temporary escape—but, what next? | When domestic violence survivors escape a dangerous home situation, they often find s... read more
When It's Time to Go: Part I

July 11, 2014 A checklist of essentials to take with you when escaping abuse | Walking out the door and away from an abuser—or kicking an abusive partner out... read more
Home Safe Home: The Housing First Program

July 09, 2014 Escaping violence shouldn't mean living on the streets | Many survivors of domestic violence find that they have to move out of their homes ... read more
How to Protect Your Identity

July 07, 2014 6 ways to evade an abuser's attempts to steal your personal information | Abusers are cunning individuals bent on exerting power and control in... read more
Getting Kids Out of Harm's Way

July 06, 2014 Escaping abuse should be an urgent concern when children are involved | An estimated 8 million children a year are exposed to domestic violence in ... read more
Steps to Safety After a PPO

July 05, 2014 When it's time to escape, make sure to have a plan | About 20% of abuse victims file for a personal protection order, or PPO, according to t... read more
Abusive Red Flags Everyone Should Know

July 04, 2014 The signs that your partner could turn violent | One in three women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetime. Accordin... read more
Don't Underestimate the Power of Support

July 04, 2014 Connecting with other survivors after abuse can lessen PTSD, flashbacks and depression | Escaping a violent or abusive partner is a monumental ... read more
This Is What Abuse Looks Like

July 03, 2014 Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life | Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with... read more
A Deadly Cycle

July 02, 2014 Abusers will repeat four stages of abuse over and over, trapping survivors | There's a certain script domestic violence follows and survivors know ... read more
How to Get a Personal Protection Order

July 01, 2014 Don’t feel overwhelmed by the process—advocacy agencies can help | Protection orders, sometimes referred to as restraining orders and injunction... read more