A victim cannot control their abuser and violence, however, they can plan for how they will respond to future incidents and other patterns of abuse.
Domestic violence can happen in any neighborhood, income level, or background and manifests its self in a variety of ways. Domestic violence is incredibly complex; yet one commonality that remains the same is that in relationships in which domestic violence is occurring, one person desires to control another emotionally, physically, financially, or otherwise.
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It is incredibly hard to understand why some victims do not leave their abusers. However, abusers more often than not go to extremes to prevent the victims from leaving. It is a fact that leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence.
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It is important to know the warning signs of abuse in a friend, family member, etc. and this includes the more subtle signs. Domestic violence can occur in any relationship and sometimes goes overlooked. Domestic violence manifests itself in many forms and no two relationships will ever be the same. However, there are some common warning signs of abuse...
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Wondering how you can help give back during Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
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October is around the corner and which means so is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! If you are a survivor, a parent or sibling, or know of somebody who has suffered abuse; or if you are simply just concerned about the issue, this month is the time to come together and help support victims.
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Co-Parenting with your ex after the divorce is sometimes the hardest part. Communicating and dealing with your ex after divorce is a given when you have children together.
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Halloween will be here before we know it, but some fears are all year around. Parents.org made a quick guide to managing common childhood frights
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It can be difficult to think and talk about sexual assault when your son or daughter is going off to college, but it’s important that you are both aware of the prevalent and frequent nature of sexual assault on campus.
The new school year is here! Beyond buying cute new outfits for the kids, or new supplies to help their classroom out, here are some trips to transform your beginning of the year jumble.
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Grandparents add amazing gifts to children’s lives and are special every day, but we are glad that there is a special day set aside to recognize how important they are. This year, National Grandparents’ Day is Sunday, September 10.
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While back-to-school gifts don’t need to be elaborate, there are some clever ideas out there for your children to express their excitement about the new year. Think about what every teacher wants and needs at the beginning of every school year.
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The list of supplies always seems endless, and it is hard to estimate how much we need to buy for our kids. Did you know the average parent spends $600 per kid on back to school supplies?!
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August is coming to an end and the new school year is right around the corner. For some teens, that means academic stress, athletic competition, and social pressures are as well. Sometimes these pressures manifest in anxiety for teens, here are some helpful tips to combat those back to school anxious feelings.
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The controversy that surrounds where a baby sleeps has developed into two camps. Put her in a crib, some people say, and you'll deprive her of necessary, reassuring contact. Put her in the parents' bed, others maintain, and she'll never learn to be independent.
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Families put a lot of effort into the weekends because it seems like the only time to give the kids in our lives undivided attention. However, experts say that kids need to also reap the benefits of daily bonding.
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Summer is here, and the outdoor fall sport season is coming quickly. This means pool time and all of the outside adventures for the kids in your life. Sometimes walking down the drugstore aisle looking for the sunscreen for your little one can become daunting as you realize all the options.
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The bill, HB17-1035, adds victims of sexual assault and stalking to the group of people eligible to break their leases for safety concerns, and also adds additional types of acceptable
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This past April, Colorado became the only state in the nation to allow Colorado Works (our version of TANF) recipients to receive full child support payments with no impact on their cash benefits.
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