Resources, education, information, and articles/discussions about the various forms of abuse, how th There are things we can all do to affect change.
Culture of Abuse is a Massachusetts based, online magazine that examines various forms of abuse and how they intersect. The magazine serves as a nationwide resource including assistance & referrals, current topics, trends and decisions. Culture of Abuse began in 2010 and after a brief hiatus, has evolved to place an emphasis on highlighting those who are working to create change through advocacy,
05/12/2023
Team of women in Lafourche Parish helps keep guns from abusers. A court could change that The six women who make up the police social services section of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office are a force to be reckoned with.
04/30/2023
America Makes It too Hard and Dangerous to Get Divorced Policies that make people wait to get divorced are paternalistic at best, and dangerous at worst.
04/23/2023
Did you know? PTSD symptom severity is related to the type of response a survivor gets when they disclose. If the person they disclose to has a negative response, the PTSD symptoms they experience are more severe. When someone’s response is positive, the PTSD symptoms are less severe.
As demonstrated by this research, it is crucial that you respond to survivors with empathy, kindness, and support.
03/09/2023
Tackling domestic violence through technology in Albania Aferdita Kote’s* old Nokia phone had only one contact: that of her husband of 10 years. He called her constantly to know her whereabouts. But she did not tell him when she got a new smartphone equipped with a mobile application (Bright Sky) to report violence.
02/16/2023
Today, The Hotline entered into a multi-year partnership with the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) on behalf of the U.S. wireless industry, to better support domestic violence survivors' access to wireless services.
Under the partnership, The Hotline and the wireless industry will work together to provide survivors with access to the 24/7 resources they need and explore ways to enhance tools for consumer service representatives to better help those impacted by relationship abuse when handling these sensitive situations.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3IuMO2E
09/19/2022
Would Gabby Petito be alive today if warning signs of domestic violence had been acted on earlier? Petito, 22, died at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Now, her parents are asking if her murder could have been prevented, and hope others can be saved by learning her story.
07/22/2022
Pat Benatar Won't Perform One Of Her Greatest Hits For This Powerful Reason "I can’t say those words out loud with a smile on my face," the four-time Grammy winner told USA Today of her decision. "I just can’t."
07/13/2022
06/15/2022
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
Did you know ❓ 1⃣ in 6⃣ older people are abused every year. Abuse of older people can happen anywhere. It occurs in homes, in long-term care facilities, even online. People who commit it are often in a position of trust.
5 key actions to prevent and reduce abuse of older people 👇
06/12/2022
6 Signs It’s Love Bombing—Not Actual Love Because they can look (and feel) the same.
06/01/2022
Our Tech Safety App provides both survivors and advocates with information about tech abuse and options for taking action to address it. Check out the newest updates: https://bit.ly/3CTBfhc