Experts said survivors of domestic abuse may have barriers that prevent them from leaving abusive relationships.

Georgia's Survivor Justice Act, which took effect on Tuesday, gives domestic violence survivors increased opportunities to ...

Advocates for immigrant domestic violence survivors say they're avoiding police, courts and even shelters out of fear ICE ...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed every October, is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence, supporting survivors, and promoting efforts to end abuse.

Losing the program would push countless survivors back to their abusers, force tens of thousands of people into homelessness ...

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which Congress started in 1989. The national campaign is dedicated to uplifting the needs and experiences of survivors, mourning the lives of those ...

Organizations that support survivors of domestic violence and child abuse across the country are paring back resources — or preparing to shut down shelters — due to a dramatic drop in federal ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Wendy Linsalata, executive director of L.I. Against Domestic Violence, and Catherine Trapani, assistant vice president of public policy at Volunteers of ...

Millions of dollars that advocates for domestic and sexual violence survivors asked for — much of it needed to continue state-funded programs — were not included in this year’s budget.

‘In her shoes’: The story of a domestic violence survivor and what to look out for. A sign saying. By Published October 10, 2024 1:20 pm. By Leah Rainwater. No matter who you are or where you ...

Jjanja Weir, a domestic violence survivor, was not familiar with “It Ends With Us,” when she started seeing promotion for the film. She felt surprised to learn it focused on domestic violence.