The Red Zone: What You Need to Know
Starting college is a big deal. For many students, it is the first time living away from home, making their own schedules, meeting entirely new people, going to their first
“I miss him.” Understanding Why Survivors Can Still Love Their Abusers
“People tell me I should be happy he’s in jail, but I miss him.” This is one of several common statements I hear when I first meet with a survivor.
Meet the People Behind Options: Inside Our Hays Office
When you think of Options, you might picture an advocate answering the crisis line, someone sitting beside a survivor in court, or a safe place to stay during one of
The Cost of Stereotypes: How Biphobia Increases Vulnerability to Abuse
When discussions about domestic violence occur, certain groups are frequently overlooked. Among them is the LGBTQ+ community, and specifically bisexual women, who experience some of the highest rates of intimate
When Addiction Becomes a Tool of Control: Understanding Substance Use in Abusive Relationships
Oftentimes, when people think about domestic violence or abusive relationships, they immediately picture physical violence. However, abuse can take many forms, including emotional manipulation, intimidation, isolation, financial control, and coercion.
Why It Can Take Time to Name Sexual Assault
Why didn’t they report it sooner? It’s a question survivors are asked directly, and one many quietly ask themselves. The truth is, recognizing sexual violence is rarely immediate or simple.