"A new bill signed into law on Thursday cracks down on #coercivecontrol by domestic #abusers and bans revenge pornography in #Massachusetts." msmagazine.com/2024/06/20/mas… #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #abuse #revengeporn

What else should you keep in mind when talking to your friend? Be a friend! Remind them what healthy relationships look like, and ask if you can help with their self-care and emotional safety. 🧡 via love is respect #RelationshipAbuse #loveisrespect #SupportingAFriend

Men who are victimized are substantially less likely than women to report their situation to police; only 13.5% of intimate partner assaults are reported to law enforcement. Hear #survivorstories: "The Men Survivor Experience from Survivors Themselves": youtu.be/n92kXHpJivw

Concentrate on how far you've come rather than how far you have left to go. DVSN advocates will listen without judgement and provide support. Help Line 888-399-6111 Toll-Free & Confidential . . #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #domesticviolence #domesticabuse

#PhysicalAbuse can involve hitting, punching, kicking, and similar behaviors. But it can also include throwing objects around you, driving recklessly with you in the car, leaving you stranded, keeping you locked in the house, not allowing you to eat or sleep, and much more.

“When a #restrainingorder contains a finding that an individual poses a credible threat to the physical safety of an intimate partner, that individual may... be banned from possessing firearms while the order is in effect.” nytimes.com/2024/06/21/us/… #domesticviolence #gunviolence

Having a safe place to speak with a trained professional can feel helpful and productive. However, abusers may manipulate or lie to a therapist to maintain power and control over a partner. They may “punish” a partner for trying to be honest and vulnerable in therapy. via @NNEDV

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the US. That is 20 too many. Learn more about #domesticviolence and how you can help at dvsn.org

"Tough times never last, but tough people do." #RobertHSchuller #quote DVSN Help Line 888-399-6111 Toll-Free & Confidential #quotes #quoteoftheday #inspirational #motivation

When open, honest communication, healthy boundaries, equality and trust are not taught as the norm, we can’t expect survivors to identify them as such, especially if they have never been in a relationship where these things existed. #DVAwareness #DomesticViolence via @NDVH

"Fifty-seven percent of #unhoused women report #domesticviolence as their immediate cause of #homelessness." azdailysun.com/ruling-on-home…

The fact is, the most dangerous time for a #domesticviolence survivor is when they leave. That’s when the abuser realizes they’re losing control over the survivor and often takes drastic—and sometimes deadly—steps to regain it. buff.ly/3TRtIrP #Abuse via @DomesticShelters

On average, it takes 7 attempts to leave an abuser. Discover some reasons why in DVSN's July 2022 blog post, "Why It's Not Always Safe/Right to Leave an Abuser": bit.ly/LeavingAbuse #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #abuse #abuser #leaving #leavingabuse

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." #NelsonMandela #quote dvsn.org/Resources #quotes #quoteoftheday #inspirational #motivation

Controlling household finances can be a common way for abusers to keep partners trapped in relationships, and it’s an example of #financialabuse. If this has happened to someone you care about, it’s okay to ask how you can safely help them: bit.ly/3OjyGKa via NNEDV

Check out DVSN's monthly #blog for updates, information, & commentary on #domesticviolence related topics! July 2024: An Editorial on Self-Neglect bit.ly/SelfNeglectEdi… #abuse #domesticabuse #neglect #selfneglect #editorial

DVSN runs exclusively on grants and donations. Join us each month as we highlight one of our generous funders and thank them for their essential support. Thank you @CCCommunityChest ! Learn more in our July 2024 newsletter: dvsn.org/Newsletters

The RISE Model is an approach to #elderabuse and #selfneglect designed to reduce harm, respect autonomy, restore relationships, and advance justice in a more holistic and flexible way. More info: DVSN's July 2024 blog post, "An Editorial on Self-Neglect" bit.ly/SelfNeglectEdi…

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." #BookerTWashington #quote dvsn.org/Resources

As of August 1, 2024, DVSN will no longer be posting to our X (Twitter) account. Find us on other #socialmedia platforms instead! Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Linked In, YouTube And, of course, at dvsn.org #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #abuse #twitter #x