Domestic Violence - The Graceful Exit

Tech safety for victims and survivors of domestic violence – What you need to know about staying safe online when living in an unsafe home.

18 Ways to Support Children Who Witness Domestic Violence – Exposure to trauma can lead to long-term effects in children. An estimated 15.5 million children in the U.S. live in a household where partner violence has occurred at least once in the last year, with 7 million of those children witnessing severe violence

What Is Trauma Bonding? – A comprehensive guide to understanding trauma bonding.

What Did You Do for Yourself After Leaving? – Survivors share how they rebuilt their self-esteem after abuse.

Common types of abuse – Understanding common types of abuse will better prepare you to identify them when you see them; experiencing even one or two of these warning signs may be a red flag that abuse is present in your own relationship.

Womens Transistional Living Center – WTLC provides a comprehensive residential program, a children’s program, a crisis hotline, and a community services program.

How to Know You're Dealing with a Narcissist? – Experts share the telltale signs - and why they can be so hard to spot.

CA LawHelp – Self help resources and court program locator regarding issues of domestic violence.

Break The Silence – Educates communities on the dangers of domestic violence, connects victims and survivors and grieving families, and assists them in the transformation of their lives by providing therapeutic retreats, financial empowerment, survivor-run helpline, and innovative outreach campaigns.

National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) – Provides life-saving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.

Interval House – Runs crisis shelters and centers for victims of domestic violence.

Human Options – Breaking the silence to end domestic Violence

Laura’s House – Inspiring hope and empowering change to end domestic Violence

Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody.

10 Things to Know About Parenting Plans in Cases Involving Domestic Violence

A main goal of a custody case is to create a parenting plan that meets the family’s needs. If you’re a domestic violence survivor, that plan needs to be safe for you and your children.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

Power and Control, Break free from abuse.

Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control. At The Hotline, our frame of reference for describing abuse is the Power and Control Wheel developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, MN. The wheel serves as a diagram of tactics that an abusive partner uses to keep their victims in a relationship.

Learn more about the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Plan for Safety – Your safety is our first priority. You are not alone.
You are never to blame for the abusive actions of others. While responsibility for ending abusive behavior is your partner’s and theirs alone, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself on your path to long-term safety.

Tools to help you stay safer

Break The Silence

BTSADV has grown to become a national nonprofit organization led by survivor-volunteers who serve victims, survivors, and families affected by domestic violence.

Read About Break The Silence

Laura's House

The inception of Laura’s House was inspired by a true story about a woman called Laura who was a victim of domestic violence.

Since 1994, Laura’s House has continued to grow and offer a multitude of programs and services which provide vital support and education aimed at avoiding such tragic circumstances from ever occurring again.

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