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Coercive control refers to any pattern of behavior an abuser uses to dominate their partner and limit their freedom and confidence in themselves. Because of the subtle nature of coercive control, it's hard to spot. Abusers often isolate their victims and wrap them into their reality, leaving them with no one on the outside to observe and call out the abusive behavior. Learn more about tactics used by abusers to coercively control their victims here. Mocking Your Interests Moc

If you are the one ending the relationship... How To Break Up Think about who is in your support system – think about who is in your support system – a group of people you can count on for help, care, and encouragement. Remember: It is normal to miss the other person after a breakup, even if they have been mean or abusive. However, missing someone isn’t a good reason to get back together with them, especially if they make you feel bad about yourself. Write down your reasons f

Gaslighting is the practice of psychologically manipulating someone into questioning their own sanity, memory, or powers of reasoning. Gaslighting twists reality until you start doubting your own memory, emotions, and instincts. Trust your feelings, set boundaries, and reach out for support — you deserve to feel grounded in your own truth. Read this article to learn more about combating gaslighting, and save this post so you can share this information with a friend who may be

Coercive control refers to any pattern of behavior an abuser uses to dominate their partner and limit their freedom and confidence in themselves. Because of the subtle nature of coercive control, it's hard to spot. Abusers often isolate their victims and wrap them into their reality, leaving them with no one on the outside to observe and call out the abusive behavior. Here are some ways that coercive control can show up in relationships, along with examples from real relation

Victim-blaming occurs when a victim is assigned responsibility for the wrongful act done to them rather than blaming the perpetrator of...

Sofie*, 28, has been involved in domestic and relationship violence prevention for over two years. She is deeply passionate about...

Adapted from American Academy of Pediatrics, Teen Dating Violence: Tips for Parents. Pediatric Patient Education 2021 Why Teach Healthy Relationship Skills? Did you know that 70% of youth aged 12-18 report experiencing some sort of abuse? Relationship violence is a silent epidemic, and the first step to prevention is awareness. Creating an open and honest dialogue about relationships and sex early on is crucial for healthy development and ensuring that they hold positive stan

This information in this article was compiled by the National LGBTQ+ Center on Intimate Partner Violence with additions by Claire's...

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Click to take the ACEs Index Test What are ACEs? ACEs stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. These are scary or harmful things that...

ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences, are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood – such as abuse, neglect, or...

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In Response to the Supreme Court Ruling in United States vs. Rahimi, The Domestic Violence Hotline issues the following statement: "We...