Protective Orders can be a component of a Safety Plan for domestic abuse survivors. Whether or not to request a Protective Order is a decision that survivors are often faced with. Many survivors are adamant that a Protective Order would only increase the abuse, others feel safer with a one in place. Decision making in abusive situation can be complicated. HAVEN advocates are always available to listen and help survivors figure out what steps they can take to increase their safety at a very unstable time.
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Haven FYI Friday July 12, 2024
Have you heard of the term love bombing? Love bombing is a form of psychological and emotional abuse that involves a person going above and beyond for you in an effort to manipulate you into a relationship with them.
Haven FYI – Friday July 5th, 2024
Is Change Possible In An Abuser?
People change.
That small, two-word sentence is actually a huge, significant statement that carries a lot of weight. We grow up learning about change — the inevitability of it, the uncertainty it can bring. We change — our opinions, personalities, careers, friends, and much more. But people often wonder: Is change possible in an abuser?
Haven FYI – Friday June 27, 2024
“In many abusive relationships, the warning signs are evident relatively early on in a relationship but may only become clear in hindsight or be easier for others to see. However, the lines to recognizing domestic violence become even more blurred for those in LGBTQ+ communities”.
