Bystander intervention is the act of stepping in to prevent or stop inappropriate, harmful, or dangerous behavior. This approach can make a significant difference in various situations, from stopping bullying to preventing potential assaults. Understanding how to intervene safely and effectively is crucial for creating a safer, more supportive community. Here, we will explore different…
The word “stalking” is one that is often thrown around in a way that has served to downplay the severity of the crime. When your friend tells you that she, “stalked his social media,” after she browsing the profile of a guy she exchanged her information with last week, or your neighbor jokingly calling you…
Stalking is a serious offense that causes harm in many areas of a victim-survivor’s life. Not only does it have implications for one’s mental health, but it can cause physical, social, professional, and financial harm as well. Stalking can have a domino effect in the victim-survivors life. It is incredibly difficult to maintain one’s life…
Every survivor is different, and for some survivors, Halloween may just be another holiday. For others, it may be emotionally activating for a number of reasons. Why might Halloween be difficult for survivors of sexual and domestic violence? Some of the imagery or norms associated with Halloween can be difficult for survivors to manage. It’s…
The “perfect victim” is a common victim-blaming myth that has a negative effect on survivors. The perfect victim is an archetype outlining how a survivor “should” act during and after experiencing violence or abuse. These notions are often used to discredit, blame, and shame survivors who do not fit this narrow description, despite the fact…
What Do I Call Someone Who Has Experienced Sexual, Domestic, or Intimate Partner Violence? When referring to people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, it can be difficult to know what term to use. Different words have different connotations and implications, and all people have a different relationship with what…
Far too often, survivors of domestic and/or intimate partner violence hear some variation of the phrase, “Why Didn’t You Leave?” Asking such a question, whether intentional or not, places the blame on the victim-survivor for not leaving sooner, rather than on the perpetrator for being abusive in the first place, which is where it belongs….
Abuse is the act of causing harm or distress, in an attempt to exert control, especially for one’s own advantage or pleasure. Physical abuse is when someone causes any intentional physical harm to someone else or acts in physically threatening ways. 42% of men and women have experienced physical abuse by an intimate partner in…
Abuse is the act of causing harm or distress, in an attempt to exert control, especially for one’s own advantage or pleasure. Financial and economic abuse is when someone controls another person’s ability to make, spend, and otherwise manage money. Research shows that an estimated 94% of survivors of intimate partner violence experience financial and…
Domestic violence is violence that occurs within the home amongst any members of the household. It includes, but is not limited to: stalking, harassment, neglect, and mental, emotional, physical, economic, and technological violence. Domestic violence can occur between intimate partners, but it can also occur between parents and their children, or any people who live…
Intimate partner violence is violence that occurs in a relationship between current or former spouses or dating partners of any length of time. It includes, but is not limited to: stalking, harassment, and mental, emotional, physical, economic, and technological violence. Prevalence Research shows that 47.3% of women and 44.2% of men have been victimized by…
Join PAVE/Survivors.org Founder Angela Rose as she interviews Erin Merryn, pioneer of “Erin’s Law,” Antuan “Magic” Raimone, Broadway performer and speaker, and Shannon Bobo, comedian and actress, as they discuss how they have cultivated healthy love after experiencing sexual violence. Learn More About The Panelists Erin Merryn “After suffering years of sexual abuse for six…
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