The Catharsis of Accountability: My Healing Journey
This is the first in a series of essays about restorative justice in which participants share what they wish others knew and what has helped them heal. By Yenni Rivera “I…
How to Bury Your Abusive Husband and the Laws That Shielded Him
Domestic violence isn’t funny. But Alexia Casale’s debut novel finds humor in survivors taking matters into their own hands. By Brijana ProokerLos Angeles–based freelance journalist Domestic violence isn’t funny; a burial…
Cheat Codes for Domestic Violence Survivors
By Jonita DavisFilm and culture critic, author, and freelance writer. We live in a society that is peppered with opportunities to “give to the needy.” At the checkout stand, you…
Disability Often Intersects With Domestic Violence. Here’s How to Better Help Survivors
Four primary solutions to address the specific needs of survivors with disabilities. By Angela KimDisabled Korean American writer Introduction discovered I had a disability before I realized I was in an…
Domestic Violence: Trauma and Social Isolation May Play a Role
Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. By Dr. Laura VoithAssociate Professor of Applied Social SciencesCase Western Reserve University Introduction Support for survivors of domestic violence…
