Alice, Darling & Anna Kendrick put coercive control in the spotlight
When you search for the movie Alice, Darling, it’s listed as a thriller/mystery movie. But make no mistake about it. It is a movie about domestic violence.
PCADV’s Life-Saving Lethality Assessment Program Celebrates 10 Years
Ten years ago, thanks in part to grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) implemented the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP). […]
Moms deserve more – including equal pay
The motherhood penalty is the cost a woman bears when she decides to have a child, and it is punishing.
Kanye’s behavior toward Kim is abuse, not entertainment
In February 2021, as a pandemic-weary public caught wind of the split between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, folks mostly seemed to view it as celebrity “clickbait.” An interesting distraction […]
SOS: Seeking help in a virtual world
Morse code, upside-down flags, and words like Mayday are just a few of the ways we have learned to signal for help when something goes wrong. In a growing virtual […]
Why don’t they just leave: Examining 8 barriers that exist for survivors
If you take one look at Celeste Wright’s life, it’s easy to feel envious. She has a house overlooking the ocean. She has a stunning husband. She has adorable twin boys. She’s had a successful career that she can step away from, while still […]
Britney Spears’ conservatorship reveals many common tactics of abuse
Activation Warning: This blog contains descriptions of abuse, which may be difficult to read. Britney Spears is no stranger to the limelight. After all, she’s been a public figure in […]
The Underlying Impact of Financial Abuse
Domestic violence is more than just physical violence. That’s a part of it, yes, but there are many forms of abuse that are examples of domestic violence. One of the […]
Stalking Isn’t Romantic
This blog was updated on March 9, 2023, after the release of the second part of the fourth season of “You.” Pop culture misses the serious reality Heading into late […]
Giving Tuesday: A chance to make a difference
December is the season for giving, and after the tumultuous year that 2020 was, there are many who are in need of cheer and, most importantly, help.