Intimate partner abuse is a pattern of behavior in which the thoughts, beliefs and conduct of an intimate partner are controlled through physical, emotional, sexual and/or economic violence. The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey published by Center for Disease Control and Prevention finds LGBTQ identified people experience intimate…
Dating relationships, even healthy ones, are complex at any age. Do I trust my dating partner? Do I feel supported? Do we respect each other? These questions are especially important for teens in dating relationships to consider. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 1.5 million high school…
Survivors of intimate partner abuse leave behind so much when they flee violence. Homes. Jobs. Friends and family. Pets. Some survivors have time to pack a bag of essential clothing and keepsakes that matter to them. Others arrive at our shelter with just the clothes on their backs. Children in…
Liking and following partners in the mission to end intimate partner abuse is a great way to engage in the mission and advocate for survivors. We hope you already like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. And here are some of the organizations we follow. What…
On average, three women are killed by an intimate partner every day in our nation. Each year the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCADV) compiles a list of Kentucky victims who were murdered by their intimate partner. This year 21 names were added to the list. Each of these victims…
Stories help us to process our experiences, sympathize with the experiences of others, and make connections with friends and family. We maintain a list of popular books, songs and films about intimate partner abuse (you can find it here), but today we’re featuring one survivor’s story. In her own words.…
Have you visited our Etsy Shop? Our shop sells self-care products that are Handmade by Survivors. Every product is natural, nourishing and made on the farm that surrounds our emergency shelter. Making products such as lip balms, salves, and soaps has a special connection to our mission. The process provides…
Futures Without Violence reports 15.5 million children in the United States have been exposed to intimate partner violence at least once in the past year. Children know the abuse is happening. They overhear the arguing and see the bruises. It was my fault. I am unlovable and unworthy of…
It’s easy to get caught up our busy lives and forget to examine our own behaviors. Pausing to reflect on our communication and relationships from time to time is healthy. Self-examination helps us to identify areas for improvement and act with integrity. Is your behavior in family relationships, at the…
Candy Lightner’s voice changed drunk driving laws. Lilly Ledbetter’s voice protected women in the workplace. Todd Beamer’s voice coordinated passengers to thwart a terrorist airstrike on the Pentagaon. Ryan White’s voice changed our understanding of HIV/AIDS. If one voice can shift national and international history, then your voice really matters…
