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Learn the seven steps for domestic violence recovery, from ensuring safety to setting new standards, and reclaim your life. #healing #healingjourney #recoveryjourney #recoverycommunity #healingfromabuse #abuserecovery #domesticviolence

This picture shows us numbers from the year 2020-2021. What can the nation do to increase support to those people leaving domestic violence situations, and how can we, as individuals of this great nation, become involved in expanding support for survivors?

Leaving an abusive relationship is often much more complicated than it seems. Survivors face numerous barriers that can make leaving incredibly difficult—emotional, financial, cultural, and more. At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, we understand these challenges and are here to provide support every step of the way. Explore our resource on the 50 obstacles survivors may encounter when trying to leave an abusive relationship and learn how we can work together to support those in need. 50 Obstacles to Leaving: https://bit.ly/3BNIE2i #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness #NDVH

In just one day, domestic violence hotlines across the country received 23,348 calls, chats, texts, emails, and other requests for help. These hotlines are lifelines for survivors in need. Learn more in the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s 18th Annual Report: NNEDV.org/DVCounts #DVCounts

A safe exit plan is often times not safe either for women. There should be far more candid conversations regarding why often times than not women stay in abusive relationships. There are a lot of factors that do take place when it comes to choosing to leave or stay. Such as: -Leaving a DV relationship is the MOST dangerous thing any woman can do -A woman’s life is at stake in the first 72 hours of leaving an abusive relationship -Lack of financial support from their partner and even government -Lack of support from immediate family members -Continuation of cycle of abuse These #factors of choosing to stay is VALID. Women often stay as that is the only way they would be able to keep their life. For some reason these conversations seems to be swept under the rug in this society no matter if you were born in the #west , #asia , #oceania or even the #middleeast.

Every time I explain that the most dangerous time for survivors is when they attempt to end or leave the relationship, even after having these conversations for 20+ years, it still seems to shock most people. That truth has not changed. Because the need by far too many to enforce control over their partner through violence has not changed. And, more importantly, our failure to recognize those facts and hold the partner causing harm accountable while providing safer more flexible options for the survivor has not changed. We still ask “why don’t they just leave??” while refusing to accept or understand or address AAAAAAALLLLLL the reasons they tell us and show us as to why they cannot leave. WE need to do better and different, not them.

Recognizing the signs of domestic abuse is crucial, not only for the victims themselves but also for friends, family members, and community leaders who can play a pivotal role in intervention. READ ARTICLE: https://lnkd.in/dGRnAgCF #agapefamilyhealth #domesticabuse #signsofdomesticabuse

After escaping abuse, finding a safe place can make a positive difference on your path to recovery. In this article, Domestic Shelters shares the types of support which offer safe spaces to heal from domestic abuse. https://lnkd.in/gkyZEzqi

By shifting from doubting or victim-blaming to believing and supporting, we can make a profound difference in the healing journey for victim-survivors of domestic violence. This example highlights how we can either create barriers or open doors to trust, safety, and compassion for all victim-survivors. 💜 #SupportSurvivors #shiftingmindsets #breakthecycle

The latest piece in our Insights series, titled “Underlying causes and lessons learned: Australia’s family and domestic violence crisis”, provides a snapshot into the drivers of family violence within Australia. Written by Amy Mehrton and Mayura Ashok, this article provides valuable insight into the reality of the family violence crisis in Australia and what steps we can to take to help curb the rate of incidents in the nation. You can read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/gMkPNpPj