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Let's learn about domestic violence
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items We continue to have too many women and children killed by domestic violence, and it is still misunderstood by the general public. Let's educate ourselves so we see the signs and recognize the impact of power and control.
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Memoirs
Resource Books
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Memoirs
So many people have survived domestic violence and bravely shared their stories about their experiences. Here are a few that I find particularly useful in teaching us through their experience what it's like to live in an abusive situation.
Victor Rivers is an actor who grew up in a violent home. This book is an eye opening telling of what it is like to be a child of an abuser and how he survived that household. He's a great speaker on the topic as well - I saw him many years ago at a c...
A Private Family Matter: A Memoir
Hearing from survivors themselves is a useful way to educate yourself on the experiences of so many women and their children. This book has many helpful stories of people's lives surviving abuse.
Let Me Love You Through It: The Inspiring True Stories of Victims, Becoming Survivors of Domestic Violence
Stephanie Land's memoir is now a Netflix mini-series depicting her experience living with violence with her young daughter and how challenging it can be to escape from harm's way.
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive
The age old question: Why didn't she leave? This book answers that question with a real life story of someone's experience trying to survive.
Surviving: Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships
This book is part memoir, part education. Siblings tell the story of their childhood experiences and weave helpful information about the dynamics of abuse through their storytelling.
Healing Begins with Us: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse and Rebuilding the Sibling Bond
Resource Books
These books help educate people on the major problem of domestic violence that is widely misunderstood and under-resourced.
This textbook is used in master's level courses to understand the dynamics of abuse. It is a great resource if you work within the criminal justice system or want to learn about domestic violence from a holistic viewpoint.
Interpersonal Aggression: Complexities of Domestic and Intimate Partner Abuse
This book is an excellent narrative of the money our nation spends on supporting people surviving domestic violence and where it breaks down and fails some women.
Price of Safety: Hidden Costs and Unintended Consequences for Women in the Domestic Violence Service System
A straightforward journalist's take on the myths and stereotypes that continue to mislead people on the impact and pervasiveness of domestic violence.
No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us
How does domestic violence persist when laws criminalize this behavior? Why does the US continue to overlook domestic violence and sexual assault in our country's leaders? This book explores these questions from a feminist perspective. Fascinating re...
Survivor Injustice: State-Sanctioned Abuse, Domestic Violence, and the Fight for Bodily Autonomy
Organizations
These organizations are doing great work to support people experiencing domestic violence, provide training for professionals, and advocate for stronger laws to criminalize perpetrators. If you're looking for an organization to support, this is where...
This national organization provides training, resources, public policy advocacy, technical assistance, and more.
NCADV | National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Call this hotline to talk to someone about abuse that you or a loved one is experiencing.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Network to End Domestic Violence is working tirelessly to advocate to eliminate abuse - a public health crisis.
NNEDV: Home Page
This nationwide resource helps people locate programs and shelters in their area.
Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats
The Resource Center works to improve the community response to domestic violence, offering training, materials, and technical assistance across the country.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence | National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Imagine a community free from violence and harm. This organization is doing just that, and dedicating resources to achieve this ideal.
Home - NCDVTMH
Domestic Violence Awareness Month occurs every October. This organization provides materials and resources to observe this pervasive social problem in communities.
Domestic Violence Awareness Project
The Duluth Model was created by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program in Duluth, MN. This organization continues to provide direct services, training, and resources.
Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs
Praxis International was developed by the people who created the Power and Control Wheel and designed programs and services to support battered women. This organization continues to provide technical assistance to federal Office on Violence against W...
TA2TA: The TA Provider Resource Center