Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Hidden Signs of Domestic Violence and How to Help

Domestic violence is a silent epidemic affecting millions of people in the U.S. every year. In 2023, approximately 10 million individuals—men and women alike—were subjected to various forms of intimate partner violence (IPV). This staggering number includes 20 people per minute enduring physical harm, emotional abuse, or stalking from their partner. The scars left by … More Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Hidden Signs of Domestic Violence and How to Help

Addressing an Alarming Trend in a Restorative Way

Crying in the bathroom not wanting to be heard, a sick feeling set in from both physical and emotional pain. A voice from another room called out, “I’m sorry, it won’t happen again.” But that was a hollow promise. Threats of “If you tell anyone, I will kill you” were uttered shortly after as the … More Addressing an Alarming Trend in a Restorative Way