What is Stealthing: Learning About Reproductive Coercion
By Jenn Rockefeller Domestic violence is to physically, emotionally, mentally, financially or sexually harm another in the name of power and control. Intimidation and threats are abound in each of these forms of abuse. Sexual abuse is just one spoke in the wheel that the abuser will use to their advantage in the quest for […]
Talking with Teens About Consent
By Jenn Rockefeller A teenager’s world is ever-changing. They face pressures that adults likely did not at their age. Pressures in both school and their social circles can begin to intensify. When a teen begins to reach physical maturity, their world can become a mixture of confusion, anxiety and further pressure from peers. They may […]
How to Talk To Your Parents About Being Abused
By Jenn Rockefeller Being a teenager is hard enough as it is. When abusive relationships are added into a teen’s already confusing world, things can get even more complicated. If you’re a teen and you think you’re in an abusive relationship, a bunch of questions could be racing through your mind. Do you tell anyone? […]
“They’re Just Kids:” The Dangers of Minimizing Teen Dating Violence
By Chyna Snell Abuse in intimate relationships does not discriminate by age. High school students, many of whom are navigating young love for the first time, experience violence at the hands of their romantic partners that we need to take as seriously as the domestic abuse that adults experience. According to DoSomething.org, an alarming 1.5 […]
Volunteer of the Month Finds Home with BTS
By Sunny Lim Volunteers form the cornerstone of Break the Silence, a survivor-led organization. Our volunteers devote their time, passion, and effort to aid and empower domestic violence survivors. They support survivors in many ways–operating our helpline, advocating for BTS through social media pages, sharing stories, and engaging communities. Because our volunteers make a difference […]
Speaking Out Against Abusers
By Rebecca Lynn What would our world be without communication? Communication is essential for society to function. Communication, regardless of what form it takes, allows us to have social relationships, ask questions, understand others, inform, and gain knowledge. Communication has always been a part of society, primarily through storytelling. Telling a story is powerful; it […]
