Results for Domestic Violence

We asked survivors, advocates and experts how to reduce fatal domestic violence.

Consider this: 90 percent of parents who are currently experiencing domestic violence within their relationship believe their children don’t know what’s happening. But when researchers asked the children, 9...

Four year old boy: "Mommy, you look at me when I'm talking to you!"
Five year old boy: "Mommy, you're a stupid liar!"
Seven year old girl: "Dad said ...

Myth: You deserve the abuse—you did something to provoke your partner. For Real: No one deserves to be abused. This is victim-blaming mentality, which focuses on the survivor’s behavior instead of t...

Why employers should address domestic and sexual abuse in the workplace.

Domestic Violence Awareness month is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean our efforts should stop in October. Six things you can do to help prevent domestic and sexual violence 365 days a year.

It can seem inconceivable when you’re going through it, but after every breakup—even those from abusive partners—there will come a day when you feel that spark of attraction for someone again. E...

Help prevent domestic violence before it starts. Join the campaign to teach boys and young men the importance of healthy relationships and respect early. We'...

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.

Call the police if you suspect abuse
Take action and defend the victim, no matter who they are, be it your colleagues, friends, family or even neighbours
Don’t be surprised if the victim defends her abuser. Be supportive instead and offer to lend her a friendly shoulder and ear.
Encourage your neighbourhood watch, block association or your residents’ association to keep an eye out for domestic…

More than one-third of women and one in 12 men have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime , according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. Anyone would agree that’s...

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

Many victims can't afford lawyers. What if we gave them one for free?

CHVRCHES lead singer Lauren Mayberry opens up about abusive relationships, and how she got out.

There’s no substitute for a professional advocate, an order of protection and an escape plan (when it’s safe to do so), but there are also apps which exist that can help survivors along the way. Be it a qui...

After four generations of violence in one family, L.Y. Marlow decided she couldn’t let her granddaughter, Promise, become a victim. Now Harvard has joined her fight.

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.

Anti-Domestic Violence PSA paid for by White Buffalo Calf Women's Society. Written and Produced by Buffalo Nickel Creative; Ryan Red Corn, Bobby Wilson, Dall...

Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise