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Making A Safety Plan
You are not alone. You are never to blame for the abusive actions of others. While responsibility for ending abusive behavior is your partner's and theirs alone, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself on your path…
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Myth of Mutual Abuse
Some people we talk to who are able to recognize that their relationship is unhealthy or even abusive, but they also believe that the abuse exists on both ends, or that both partners are at fault for the abuse. Many…
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How to Support a Loved One
Few people think they know an abuser, but statistically, we are likely to know some in our own circles: friends, family, colleagues, or others. This is why community intervention is important. Sometimes we can notice someone treating their spouse or…
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Teen Dating Violence
What is Teen Dating violence? 3 Key differences between Teen Dating Violence (TDV) and adult IPV Types of abuse found in Teen IPV Why does teen violence happen? Teenage romantic relationships are more likely to turn violent when... When it…
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Human Trafficking Dialogue
“There are an estimated 21-45 million people trapped in some form of slavery today. It’s sometimes called “Modern-day Slavery” and sometimes “Human trafficking.” at all times it is slavery at its core. The day of National Slavery and Human Trafficking…
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Power and Control
Power and control. Those two things form the foundation of relationship violence and oppression. Once we develop a richer understanding of power and control, we can begin to understand the logic behind abuse and oppression. We work at Abused Deaf…
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Types of Abuse
Many people think of physical violence when they think about abuse. Physical abuse is only one type of relationship abuse and is not the only one. It's rarely the first type an abuser will use too. Abuse sneaks up on…
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A Deeper Look Into Gaslighting & Covid-19
A Deeper Look Into Gaslighting What is gaslighting? Gaslighting is when your emotions, words, and experiences are twisted and used against you, causing you to question your reality. This can be a very effective form of emotional abuse, because once…
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Communication
Open, honest communication should be part of every healthy relationship. The guidelines below can help open up the channels of communication between you and your partner. If you're in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, use these tips with caution. You…
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