Warning Signs of Domestic Violence It’s not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive. In fact, many abusive partners […]
Preventing Violence After a Natural Disaster Natural disasters can cause a lot of stress on individuals, families, and communities. Stress can increase the risk for […]
Identify and Assist a Trafficking Victim Everyone has the potential to discover a human trafficking situation. While the victims may sometimes be kept behind locked doors, […]
“Why Don’t They Just Leave?” People who have never been abused often wonder why a person wouldn’t just leave an abusive relationship. They don’t understand that […]
Nearly one third of college women say they have been in an abusive relationship, according to a National Domestic Violence Hotline survey. More than half of […]
The Cycle of Domestic Violence In 1979, psychologist Lenore Walker found that many violent relationships follow a common pattern or cycle. The entire cycle may happen […]
Personalized Safety Plan Although you can’t control an abuser’s use of violence, you can plan how you will respond to future abusive or violent incidents, prepare […]
