Domestic abuse is a serious issue that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or socioeconomic status. While it might seem easy to identify, many people experience difficulty in recognizing the signs of abuse. The first step to getting help is knowing that abuse...
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Protecting yourself from an abuser: How to seek a restraining order of protection
Trying to leave a domestic violence situation is one of the most challenging tasks you may ever face. If you are ready to empower yourself and leave an abusive relationship in Massachusetts, filing for a restraining order may be a legal option to consider. The...
Domestic violence in the LGBTQ+ community
Domestic violence is a problem that those in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships experience at a roughly equal rate. They also tend to experience the same types of abuse such as stalking, sexual violence or emotional abuse. However, those who are in same-sex...
Understanding abuse victims
There’s no one type of abuse victim in Massachusetts. Despite this, many people might have a very specific image in their head when they think of a domestic violence victim. It’s important to recognize the sign of abuse in different groups. What’s considered abuse?...
Domestic violence and financial abuse
An abusive relationship can make you feel isolated, but the fact is that domestic abuse between intimate partners in Massachusetts is more common than you might think. Victims now have more access to justice and routes to leave abusers, but escape remains difficult....
What are harassment prevention orders in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, victims of domestic violence and harassment can petition the court for one of two different types of restraining orders, including an abuse prevention order against a family member or a harassment prevention order against someone other than a family...
How to support a domestic violence survivor
Did you know that domestic violence rates are on the rise in Massachusetts and throughout the country? While no one wants to think about what happens in other people’s homes, sometimes it’s necessary to preserve and protect individuals who are suffering at the hands...
The law regarding stalking
Stalking is considered a serious crime in Massachusetts. The state has laws that explain what it entails and what penalties come with a conviction. What is stalking? Stalking is a crime that occurs when a person continuously follows and harasses someone after they...
Stalking claims and protection orders
Stalkers could terrorize someone who becomes the object of their obsessions. Some stalkers may direct attention toward co-workers, former partners and even strangers. Regardless of the specifics, victims might worry about their safety and well-being since images of...
Vast majority of domestic violence victims suffer brain injuries
Domestic violence is an epidemic in the Boston, Massachusetts area and elsewhere. A study has found that the majority of victims of domestic violence experience brain injuries. What has the study found? Victims of domestic violence are no strangers to serious...