With one woman killed each week by her current or former partner, there’s a common misconception that domestic violence is purely physical. Before any physical assault takes place, other forms of domestic violence are often building behind closed doors - whether verbal, emotional, psychological, sexual or financial abuse. In fact, 99% of domestic violence cases involve…

You have a right to feel safe in your relationship and home. But it’s hard to know how to leave an abusive marriage or domestic partnership without being put in danger. When you feel ready to remove yourself from a domestic violence situation, it’s critical to be conscious of the documents, belongings and resources you’ll need…