Knowing how to help victims of domestic violence can be stressful and confusing. You may not want to overstep your friendship boundaries, but you hate seeing your loved ones being treated poorly. Domestic violence can take many forms, and it can be difficult to recognize when it is happening....
How a domestic violence survivor used her experiences to help thousands of women KCAL's Amanda Starrintino introduces us to an Oak Park-published author and nonprofit founder who has taken her experience of abuse as a way to change the lives of thousands of women.Oct 29, 2...
laws have been put in place to protect survivors. When you are a survivor of domestic violence, it can feel like someone else has taken your self-control away. You may not know about the laws in place to protect
In today’s link, domestic violence expert Pamela Jacobs shares some ways you can help victims of abuse. “An abusive relationship can be difficult to detect in the beginning, since abusers often appear charming and kind at first. It may start as subtle jealousy and isolation, but soon escala...
If you don’t feel safe talking about domestic violence at home, but have access to a Smartphone, you can download the SHEROES app for women and chat with a professional counsellor on theAsk SHEROES chat helplinethat is 100% confidential and secure. ...
Susana was rescued from her trafficking situation then placed in a domestic violence shelter. She gained little in terms of emotional support, because the therapy she received was developed for a very different kind of victim. She was provided a small stipend for food, and forced to leave when...
Safer Wales campaigns to prevent violence against women in all its forms, including domestic violence, sexual abuse and exploitation, female genital mutilation, honourbased violence, coercive behaviour, femicide, sexual violence and forced marriage. Domestic abuse survivor speaks out Sources from the mini...
Donate: Some of us would like to be direct allies, but do not have the emotional capacity to do so. It is alright. You do not have to actively engage with a survivor to be an ally. There are other means to show your support. ...
Until a year ago, my amazing Ben and a small group of extraordinarily close friends were the only people who knew that I am a survivor of domestic violence. And this is the second time I've said that in public. The particulars I will keep to myself. But suffice it to say that after...
Bullying can have detrimental effects on children for the rest of their life. Starting a bullying prevention system can help prevent this harmful behavior.