Domestic violence can be a confusing term. We want to do our best to clarify what we mean. The following definition is taken from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: 

"Domestic violence is best understood as a pattern of abusive behaviors–including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion–used by one intimate partner against another (adult or adolescent) to gain, maintain, or regain power and control in the relationship. Batterers use of a range of tactics to frighten, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure, and sometimes kill a current or former intimate partner."

Here at the HER Shelter, we want our community to be as educated as possible. If you, an organization or company you are part of, or any faith-based or community groups, would like a staff member from the HER Shelter to come out and speak on these issues, please contact our  Volunteer Coordinator

Saftey.com has created a comprehensive guide that highlights the increased vulnerabilities for survivors and how to find support during these unprecedented times.

The guide in