Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. London Powers’ mother said she was experiencing domestic violence. So Powers, a rising senior at N.C. Central University, sought ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, abuse slips in quietly—disguised as control, masked as love, and ...

Words can either build bridges or walls. Learn how to support someone in an abusive relationship by being mindful of how you speak and offering non-judgmental support. If you’ve ever seen someone ...

A study has identified 16 early warning signs that could predict a partner becoming abusive later.

This column talks about domestic abuse. If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence or an abusive relationship, call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE ...

Dating violence is a serious and widespread problem. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) approximately 10% of high school students have reported physical and sexual ...

Many people search for “signs you’re in an abusive relationship”, mostly because something feels off. An abusive relationship doesn’t always start with bruises or shouting matches. They are, in fact, ...

Not all abuse leaves bruises. In fact, emotionally abusive relationships are often the most overlooked and misunderstood, hiding behind common phrases, habits, and routines. What may seem like ...

Abuse can take many different forms. One that may be less easily visible but still seriously damaging is financial abuse.

Intimate partner sexual abuse affects victims deeply, causing pain, shame, and terror. For domestic abusers, sex is about domination more than pleasure. Over time ...

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Allstate Foundation is providing $5 million in funding to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and FreeFrom. These transformative grants will support survivors ...

Over time, several movies have addressed relationship abuse and domestic violence, but only a handful have authentically portrayed the harrowing realities. Often, these films lack subtlety in their ...