Experts said survivors of domestic abuse may have barriers that prevent them from leaving abusive relationships.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed every October, is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence, supporting survivors, and promoting efforts to end abuse.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one local survivor is speaking out as she journeys forward. Pam Kramer, a survivor of domestic violence, embodies a message of resilience and ...

A domestic violence shelter may have a variety of needs for the survivors they serve, from volunteers to donations of clothing, diapers, toys, and other comfort items for people and pets.

When the survivors in our lives disclose their experience, we are challenged to look at our world differently, as a place that has sowed, grown, and even celebrated violence. When “difficult ...

Dvert puts domestic violence advocates right beside police officers when someone calls for help. When someone called police on Gabby Petito and her fiancé in Utah, only law enforcement responded.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Dr. Judith Herman, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, who says the courts fail to secure meaningful justice for survivors of domestic violence.

While it's important to recognize and support men who are victims or survivors of interpersonal abuse, we can and must better acknowledge the role domestic violence plays in leading many women ...

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is ...

Last year, across NYC, there were 272,484 domestic violence incident reports made to the NYPD — an average of 747 a day. In that same year, there were 85,458 calls to New York City’s 24-hour ...

Domestic violence survivor inspiring hope in her Bay Area community 03:11. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one local survivor is speaking out as she journeys forward.