Results for Domestic Violence

Lily hid from her ex for more than 20 years, but he found her because Facebook forces even women who need anonymity to use their real names.

Domestic-violence survivors often struggle to find safe shelters that accept their pets. Animal advocates hope that’s changing.

Leaving an abusive relationship is a traumatic decision. And it's often made even harder by a mess of financial roadblocks.

We need everyone's help. When people think of domestic violence, they may not consider financial abuse, which includes controlling access to money and other assets. Help Allstate Foundation Purple Purse break the silence.

A new report has found that women and children are placed at risk in family courts across the UK – so what is being done to ensure their safety comes first?

Imagine that it's midnight and you're hiding in a bathroom, terrified. You didn't want to call 911, but you were desperate. When the paramedics arrive, you feel momentarily relieved. Then they start to ask you questions—Have you had anything to drink tonight? Was there an argument? What did you say that triggered the violence?

Study finds unique dangers of domestic violence against pregnant women.

Knowing what to say to a victim of domestic violence can make all the difference in the world. You have to change the victim of violence's reality. Read how.

The most important thing is to validate the victim's experience, according to Rosemonde Pierre-Louis.

I was talking with a woman I met on a flight the other day and my work in the space of

When you think you know someone experiencing abuse, how can you help
First and foremost, be a present listener. Do not try to “fix” the victims’ problems. Your responses will not be their responses. Encourage them to reach out for help. Be prepared to offer phone numbers. Let the person know you are concerned for their safety. Offer suggestions without being judgmental. Again, be a present…

These are the signs to look out for in your and other's relationships. They're not as easy to spot as you might think.

It's hard to stand in front of a congregation and talk about domestic violence. But it’s essential. It’s essential because too often in the past, religious traditions have been used to defend an abusive patriarchy, to bind victims to marriage commitments that are undermined by intimate violence, to encourage people to “offer up” suffering rather than change the conditions that cause it. It’s essential because shining…

Clearly, our culture has not caught up with our laws.

There are so many voices talking about domestic violence, but few as important, influential, or effective as a father to his children.

New data shows violence in the home hinders the academic performance of their classmates, too. Reporting domestic violence makes a big difference.

Domestic-violence volunteer: The problem is too large for the few organizations that are trying to solve it.

It has been recorded that nearly every year there are over 10 million women and men that are abused by an intimate partner. That number continuously grows

Photo Credit: Alexas Fotos Do you know someone who is (or have you been) the victim of domestic violence in some form (i.e., as a child, a parent, a spouse, etc)? Do you remember what happened during the abuse? Domestic violence is more prevalent than...

There is no one definition that defines abuse, and there is no “typical” victim description. Here’s what you need to know about domestic violence.