Stalking: What is It and How Can I Stay Safe?
By Rebecca Lynn According to the Centers for Disease, Control, and Prevention, 1 in 6 women, and 1 in 17 men have experienced stalking during their lifetimes. The Stalking Resource Center reports that 61% of those women and 44% of men are stalked by current or former intimate partners. For this article, we will focus […]
Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse: Angel’s Story
By Amy Watson He told me that he did not have a memory of his parents where violence was absent from their home. He easily told me of four or five places his father moved the family in an attempt to win the battle against the demons of violence that played out in their home. I […]
Breaking the Cycle
By Amy Watson Nature versus nurture: it is a thing. Generational trauma is currently being studied so that professionals can predict and prevent repeated traumas and even treat potential medical conditions associated with trauma experienced by someone’s parent or even their grandparent. In many ways, it is safe to assume that trauma experienced even in […]
Violating a Protective Order
By Rebecca Lynn According to DomesticShelters.org, approximately half of protective orders (POs) domestic violence survivors obtain against their abusers who physically assaulted are were violated. Two-thirds of the protective orders for victims of rape or stalking are not followed by the abuser. These statistics, like most about domestic violence, are a little daunting, but by […]
Social Media Director Named 2018 Volunteer of the Year
Written by: Amy Thomson Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence has grown considerably since its inception in 2011. This growth is made possible by the tireless, passionate work of our volunteers who are all driven by the desire to help everyone live happy, healthy lives free of violence. We truly appreciate the efforts of our […]
What is a Protective Order?
By Rebecca Lynn Ending an abusive relationship is statistically one of the most dangerous times for a survivor. Making sense of the legal system and understanding how to protect yourself after leaving is complicated and unpredictable. Domestic violence advocates, like those at BTS, can help you with community resources, tips to stay safe, and legal […]
