The holidays can lead to increased incidences of domestic violence. Learn how to better deal with domestic violence during the holidays.
A by-the-numbers look at the impact of DV and how HopeLine is helping survivors
Brittany Dionne asks local experts about the dangers of domestic violence
The first place you can look for resources is at your local domestic violence organization. Unfortunately, many of these organizations are limiting their capacity (or closing their doors) due to budget constraints. But all DV organizations offer Resource & Referral information. Do an internet se
I have recently become aware of a great organization, called the Childhood Domestic Violence Association, (CDV.org). CDV’s mission is: “To help those who experience domestic violence as children re…
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Domestic violence isn’t always visible. There may be no outward signs of abuse, no visits to the ER—but violence can still be occurring. It’s important for victims of domestic violence to understand t...
Alarming statistics indicate that, as you read this short sentence, a woman has become the victim of assault. According to the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, every 9 seconds, another woman in the U....
Many researchers have concluded that some children who witness or are victims of domestic violence experience a profound and lasting impact on their lives and hopes for the future. “A child’s developing bra...
A centre opens near the Olympic Park to tackle an anticipated rise in domestic violence linked to the Olympic Games.
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...
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Much of the attention related to domestic violence focuses on women as victims, perhaps because women are victims more often than men and because men are less likely to report abuse than women. However, men...
The likelihood of domestic violence varies widely depending on gender, race, education and income, as well as a series of psychographic characteristics such as sexual preference, substance abuse, history of...
Emily met Steven, the father of her children in 1997. They shared a home in Seattle, Washington. Emily described that period of time as happy and they were both financially stable. When their daughter was born, Emily and Steven decided that Emily would leave her job and stay at home to care for their daughter. The family began experiencing economic hardships since the family depended on…
WASHINGTON — After a high profile political battle this week over legislation to help victims of domestic abuse, its fate appears to be in limbo. And this policy-dispute-turned-election-year-brawl seems to
Safe Places is a 24-month transitional housing program serving families throughout Fairfax County, Virginia who are homeless as a result of domestic
Classification and external resources
Domestic violence (also named domestic abuse or family violence) is a pattern of behavior which involves violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation . It may be termed intimate partner violence when committed by a spouse or partner in an intimate relationship against the other spouse or partner, and can…
A common thing we hear at NCADV is, “We need better laws to protect domestic violence victims.” And we couldn’t agree more. That’s why NCADV has a public policy office to influence legislators when…