Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz slid into a booth at McDonald’s right after the attack, coming face to face with Maddy Wilford’s brother, John.
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Take it back. Victims of domestic violence sometimes retract their claims against their abusers for various reasons, including being fearful of them or worrying what may happen if and when their abuser is r...
If sexual assault victims can connect, they can help stop predators before they attack again.
Often, they face the same dangers as they did before. In high-crime areas, hospital responders work to keep patients safe after they're discharged back into the neighborhood.
Advocates for survivors of violent crime say there are too few credible programs to help black men — and they're trying to change that.
New legislation could help protect survivors of domestic abuse from being kicked out of their homes for reaching out for help.
"This all-important, ever precious, God-reflecting love from within the church—could potentially come to a grinding halt."
"I said, 'Is that true? You’re telling people that?!'”
“You’re crazy, that never happened.” “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re making things up” Are these phrases that you constantly hear from your partner that cause you to question yourself? If so, your partner might be using something called “gaslighting” — a form of emotional abuse that causes a victim to question their own feelings, instincts and sanity, …
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.
Emotional abuse is a type of domestic violence that robs the victim of self-esteem, confidence in themselves and their independence and autonomy.
Male victims of domestic violence are often overlooked and can face enormous challenges when seeking support.
Funding cut could end programs for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
Victim mentality is when you can’t shake off the bad things that have happened to you.
Finding a place that can help a person dealing with sexual trauma every step of the way is a really important resource to have when struggling.
A look at some states that have taken action -- and who inspired the change.
There is no perfect formula to help a victim of domestic violence but with these nine tips, you will learn a variety of ways to show your support.
One in six men will be a victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime, but just half would ever report it.
A cross-national study shows that intervention is the norm in public conflicts.