November 13, 2023
Technology Safety: What Should You Know?
Technology continues to evolve, which can be difficult for people experiencing domestic violence and stalking.
Resources
November 13, 2023
Know the Signs of Human Trafficking
It's helpful to understand some of the different signs of human trafficking because it's often happening within your community.
November 13, 2023
Human Trafficking: Common Misconceptions
Human trafficking is often portrayed a certain way in the movies that perpetuates some common myths.
November 13, 2023
The Power & Control Wheel
The Power & Control Wheel is a useful tool to talk about how abusive partners use different tactics to maintain power and control over another person.
November 13, 2023
Domestic Violence: Common Misconceptions
There are many misconceptions about domestic violence. We want to help share the truth about them.
November 13, 2023
Domestic Violence Victims Have Rights
All domestic violence victims in Iowa have rights. We can help you understand them.
November 6, 2023
A Place to Call Home
I actually did it. I got out. It still feels surreal to say it – I never thought I would want to leave, let alone find the strength to go through with it. He got me to believe that I deserved it all. “He wouldn’t do this if you were a better partner,” I’d think […]
November 6, 2023
A Bad Student or a Domestic Violence Survivor?
Tick. Tick. Tick. Could time move any slower?? Brent* was struggling to keep his eyelids open, let alone pretend to pay attention, while the English teacher droned on and on about participles and subjunctive tenses and….oh honestly, she might as well have been speaking French. He hated English. The teacher probably hated him for sleeping […]
November 6, 2023
Letter to Teens: What I Wish I Had Known About Love
To my lovestruck teenage friends: First off, I’m not judging you. After all, I was you for a lot of years. And if I’m honest, sometimes I still fall into your dreamy, can’t-see-past-that-gorgeous-smile ways. I know you want to be in love. And I’m sure this guy or girl in your life seems like the best thing to ever […]
November 6, 2023
When Home Isn’t Safe
We’re pretty good at safety in the US. We teach our kids to look both ways before crossing the road. We tell them not to talk to or take candy from a stranger. We lock our homes and cars, put up cameras, and install alarm systems. As an added layer of security, some of us […]