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MISSION STATEMENT
No Peace No Quiet, Inc., is dedicated to creating safe spaces online for victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
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October is Domestic Violence awareness month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Understanding the Risks of Extracting Survivors from Abusive Situations
By Rachel DePalma | Certified Advocate
Domestic violence affects millions of people each year, irrespective of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic background. It is not limited to physical harm but can include emotional, psychological, financial, and sexual abuse. DVAM is crucial because it offers a platform for dialogue about this often hidden crime and highlights the importance of comprehensive, survivor-centered approaches to intervention and safety.
However, one of the most dangerous misconceptions surrounding domestic violence is that the best way to help a survivor is by immediately extracting them from their abusive situation. While the intention behind this action is usually well-meaning, it can actually increase the risk to the survivor’s safety, as well as the safety of others involved in the extraction. - Full article on LinkedIn | YouTube
However, one of the most dangerous misconceptions surrounding domestic violence is that the best way to help a survivor is by immediately extracting them from their abusive situation. While the intention behind this action is usually well-meaning, it can actually increase the risk to the survivor’s safety, as well as the safety of others involved in the extraction. - Full article on LinkedIn | YouTube
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
No Peace No Quiet, Inc., in support of our mission, we have published articles to educate the public to combat social bias against victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse. We have highlighted a few in the slider box below, click on the (>) to see the next article. A full list of our published articles can be found here.
- EXPLORE OUR PUBLISHED ARTICLES ON HOW SOCIAL MEDIA IS BEING USED TO EXPLOIT AND HARASS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE VICTIMS, SURVIVORS AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP THEM.
- for more go to our page
