Digital Abuse
In the modern era, technology has provided abusers with new tools for control. This includes cyberstalking, harassment, and the invasion of privacy, often through the use of text messages, emails, […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Domestic violence and sexual assault often share similar dynamics of power and control. Perpetrators use various tactics to maintain power over their victims, […]
Financial Abuse
Often times, the number one reason that a victim of domestic violence doesn’t leave an abusive relationship is because of finances. This could be because their partner controls all of […]
Pets and Domestic Violence
For many people, pets serve as cherished companions, beloved family members, and sources of comfort, often forming strong emotional bonds. However, abusive partners may exploit this bond by threatening harm […]
Women’s History in Domestic Violence Movement
It’s Women’s History Month and International Woman’s Day, a time to mark the progress women have made, and what’s still needed, to achieve a world where women and all people can live free from violence, with real opportunities to prosper and thrive. For going […]
Teen Dating Violence Resources
Relationships are complex and this is especially true in relationships of teenagers. Teens are on the cusp of adulthood, while still only having minimal lived experiences with limited access to […]
Criminalized Survivorship
Our women’s prisons are disproportionately populated by survivors of violence, as highlighted by the organization Survived and Punished. They note that a significant portion of both women’s and men’s prison […]
Love Shouldn’t Hurt
Love should never be painful. This Valentine’s Day, and every day, we stand with survivors of domestic violence, offering support, advocacy, and resources. Let us celebrate healthy, happy, and violence-free […]
Advocacy 101
Stand With Survivors Day (SWSD) is an annual advocacy day. SWSD is an opportunity for concerned Georgians from across the state to demand attention be paid to victims of domestic […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Welcome to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a crucial time to shed light on a significant issue affecting 1 in 10 high school students. Teen dating violence refers to […]