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Anna met Marcus while they were both in college through a mutual friend. At the beginning of their relationship, Marcus was attentive, kind, and supportive. Anna felt like the luckiest person in the world to have someone care so deeply...

7 Myths of Human Trafficking Human trafficking is defined as the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. There are several misconceptions regarding...

The resilience of mothers and their children resonates with me. Some of our families face many barriers to a better life through no fault of their own. They must do things to get back on their feet that would be...

I believe that everyone deserves to be safe, especially in their own home and in their intimate relationship. Until that is a reality, Friendship Home exists to provide a safe space for all survivors of domestic or dating violence, sexual...

Domestic violence is a public health crisis impacting the whole person, and their child.  Survivors, and the children who witness violence, are impacted by the abuse long after they leave.  Health conditions for survivors and their families are immediate, short-term,...

Focusing on Strengths Matters for Survivors Over the years, so many survivors that I’ve worked with have told me that the verbal and emotional abuse they’ve endured can be one of the most difficult things to heal from. After being...