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Upcoming Events and Webinars
Emerging Issues in Technology-Enabled Domestic Violence
by DomesticShelters.org
Housing People and Pets in Crisis Workshop - Columbus, OH
by Don't Forget the Pets
Keeping Families Together: The Impact of Co-Sheltering
by Don't Forget the Pets
Resources for Professionals
Article
A Guide to Restraining Orders
Video
From Barrier to Benefit: Overcoming Challenges of Creating Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters
Video
What Every Advocate Needs to Know About Strangulation
Article
How Police Are Trained to Respond to Domestic Violence
Article
How to Prove Nonphysical Abuse in Court
Article
Quiz: Are You Missing the Signs of Gaslighting?
Video
Camp HOPE America: Trauma Informed Framework for Serving Youth Impacted by Domestic Violence & Abuse
Video
Maximize Your Impact in 2025 with DomesticShelters.org
Article
Domestic Violence in the Transgender Community
Article
When Women Use Force
Article
20 Ways Custody Courts Can Keep Kids Safe
Article
“It’s Really Not That Bad”—Why Some Survivors Minimize Abuse
Video
Announcing: The 2025 Purple Ribbon Awards
Video
2024 Purple Ribbon Awards Celebration from DomesticShelters.org & Alliance for HOPE International
Video
2024 Purple Ribbon Awards: Safe Futures $5k Winner!
Video
2024 Purple Ribbon Awards: Open Clasp Theare Company $5k Winner!
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