This is how it starts-Recognizing Red Flags: Protect Yourself from Abusive Relationships
By Gurpreet Dhariwal We understand the importance of healthy, supportive relationships at Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence (BTSADV). Unfortunately, many abusive relationships don’t reveal their true nature until it’s too late. To help you safeguard your well-being, we’ve outlined key warning signs of abusive behavior that often escalate over time. Recognizing these red flags […]
Celebrity Advocates for the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
By Mikayla Shave Celebrity Paris Hilton, known for her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, spent the week on Capitol Hill urging the GOP-led House to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. This pivotal legislation, for which Hilton has passionately lobbied over the past three years, cleared the Senate unanimously on December 11. In an emotional […]
Strangulation Awareness: Escalating Lethality and Lessons from Gabby Petito’s Story
By Iris Pendleton Strangulation is one of the most devastating forms of domestic violence and a chilling indicator that a relationship has reached a lethal level. The tragic story of Gabby Petito in 2021 brought global attention to the dangers of intimate partner violence (IPV) and the critical need to recognize warning signs like strangulation […]
A Journey Through Childhood Trauma and Domestic Violence
By Survivor Julie **The following is written by survivors of childhood trauma domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** Parental Abuse and Childhood Trauma My story goes back a long time ago with two different abusers. One being my dad. He use to tell me I was fat. I was […]
Unsupervised Visitation and Safety Planning: Protecting Children During the Holiday Season
By Mikayla Shave As the holiday season approaches, many parents who have experienced domestic violence are faced with the added stress and anxiety of unsupervised visitation. For many victims, the idea of their children spending time with an abusive parent during this time of year is deeply concerning. In some cases, abusers may use unsupervised […]
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence and Addiction: A Path to Empowerment and Recovery for Women
By Guest blogger Allison Brown Understanding the Link Between Domestic Violence and Addiction Domestic violence and addiction often go hand in hand, creating a toxic cycle that deeply impacts the lives and well-being of women. The emotional and physical toll of abusive relationships can lead survivors to turn to substances like alcohol or drugs in […]
