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Sessions Says Domestic Violence Is Not Grounds for Asylum
Domestic violence should not be considered grounds for asylum for immigrants fleeing to the United States, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said on Monday.
Prevent Domestic Violence Before it Starts │ Futures Without Violence
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'...
10 Meaningful Ways You Can Help Victims Of Domestic Violence
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.
Why It's Dangerous To Claim Domestic Violence 'Spikes' Over The Holidays
The persistence of the myth betrays a lack of understanding about how abuse works.
10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence Where You Live
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...
Preventing Domestic Violence Is Everyone’s Business
The true scope of this public health epidemic is staggering.
When Incest Accompanies Domestic Violence
It’s a difficult issue that few want to think about, much less discuss, yet many individuals are currently enduring the effects or aftermath of incest. Every 107 seconds, a sexual assault occurs in the U.S....
When Domestic Violence Becomes A Workplace Issue
After two employees were killed, the hospital where they worked decided to tackle the issue head-on.
18 Ways to Support Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
Each year, an estimated 3.3 million children in the U.S. witness violence by a family member against their mother or female caretaker. Exposure to that kind of trauma can harm children of all ages. Accordin...
Domestic violence: What can
Different states have different rules on whether child victims can be named in the media which can be confusing but we must get the facts right in this important press freedom debate.
How Domestic Violence Affects Children
Regrettably, I know first-hand from my own childhood what it looks like to see a woman assaulted and battered by a man who supposedly loves her.
What To Say To A Victim Of Domestic Violence
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.
Domestic Violence, and Why Leaving Is Hard
One in four women and one in seven men have experienced severe physical domestic violence. If that's you or someone you know, help is available.
Domestic violence and mental health: How are they intertwined?
Researchers are seeking more information about domestic violence and specifically about domestic violence that ends in death. Not surprisingly, much of the research has a mental health aspect
A Guide to Domestic Violence Injunctions, Part II
In Part I of this blog series we explained what a domestic violence injunction is. This legal document provides protection to domestic abuse victims by making certain legal requirements of the abuser, such as moving out of the victims home and staying a minimum of 500 feet away from them. The abuser is subject to arrest if he or she …
The Surprising Truth About Male Victims Of Domestic Violence
Male victims of domestic violence are often overlooked and can face enormous challenges when seeking support.
16 Unavoidable Facts About Domestic Violence
Every two seconds someone is a victim of domestic violence in the United States.
Domestic Violence Resources: How to Get Help
Warning signs of domestic violence everyone should know
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.
