Social media has allowed the world to become a smaller, more connected and creative place. Support networks span the globe. News spreads quickly and efficiently, and entire movements and revolutions online help people to feel like they are no longer alone in their...
While domestic abuse touches all communities, systemic oppression has created a culture in which some communities have power dynamics and can obstruct a survivor's path towards healing. Countless studies show that communities of color face higher rates of intimate...
While domestic abuse and human trafficking are separate issues, their overlapping characteristics allow us to recognize societal behaviors that allow for large patterns of abuse. Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or receipt of...
As members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community age, they fear mistreatment based on who they are and who they love. Thus, for 2.5 million LGBTQ seniors, safe housing and respectful senior care are not guaranteed. Domestic...
Text messaging has gradually become an essential aspect of most people's daily life. In fact, young people (aged 12 to 17) send over 100 texts a day. Because technology allows us to connect with people all over the world, communicating with friends, families, and...