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In discussing domestic and dating violence, we often overlook their far-reaching impacts on the most vulnerable people involved: children. Young individuals who may witness or experience violence first hand endure profound consequences that ripple through every aspect...

June and July serve as critical months for educating ourselves and others about mental health issues among marginalized communities. During Pride Month in June, we focus on the LGBTQ+ community, while July's National Minority Mental Health Month (also known as BIPOC...

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue with profound impacts that extend well beyond the sphere of private life, affecting current employment and new job opportunities. Survivors often face challenges that hinder their ability to secure and maintain employment,...

The effects of domestic violence are often multifaceted, and survivors may face complex challenges. For example, research indicates a strong correlation between domestic violence and substance abuse, both in terms of fueling violence on the part of the abuser and...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and during this month and beyond, it’s especially important to consider the mental health effects of domestic violence on survivors and their children. Although many may not realize it, domestic violence shelters play a key role...

May is a pivotal month for women’s health awareness, serving as National Mental Health Awareness Month, Women's Health Month, and Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s imperative to support the mental health of women and mothers during this time and throughout...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding about the critical issue of child abuse and its prevention. Within this context, it's essential to explore the deeply intertwined relationship between...

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to address and prevent it. Sexual assault is closely tied to domestic and intimate partner violence. Nearly half of...

Domestic violence leaves more than just physical scars. It profoundly impacts the emotional and psychological well-being of survivors, often resulting in long-lasting trauma. Understanding and addressing this trauma is crucial in aiding survivors on their journey to...

Domestic violence transcends physical harm; it deeply affects the psychological, social, legal, and financial well-being of survivors. Holistic domestic violence services aim to address this multifaceted reality by providing comprehensive support. This approach is...

Domestic violence is a critical social problem that affects not just abuse survivors and their children, but entire communities and their economies. Although many people may not realize it, domestic violence shelters offer sanctuary and targeted support to survivors...

Teen dating violence (TDV) is a pervasive issue that affects young people across the US and beyond, including people of all genders, races, socioeconomic classes, and sexual orientations. Of these, young women, non-cisgender people, and non-heterosexual people...

Family trauma therapy, also known as trauma-focused therapy, is a vital resource for trauma survivors and their families, offering a path to healing and strengthening familial bonds. This specialized form of therapy addresses the complex and often intergenerational...

January marks National Stalking Awareness Month, a critical time to shed light on a pervasive and often misunderstood form of abuse. Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact by a person that causes fear or concern for one's safety, and it...

The holiday season is a time designed to bring out the best in people: many of us strive to be more emotionally charitable at family and social gatherings, or financially charitable toward our favorite organizations and causes. Being our best selves can come as a...

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of Americans each year. One in four women experience severe domestic partner violence in their lifetime, and it accounts for 15% of all violent crime in the US. The prevalence of domestic violence is not...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and it has a rich and interesting history that is at times intertwined with other causes related to supporting vulnerable populations. However, the relative recency of much of the most impactful progress speaks...

In recent years — more than any other era since the civil rights movement — Americans have witnessed the power of human rights protests and of social justice movements in driving social and political conversations. But can human rights activists bring about real and...