Crafting a safety plan is vital for domestic violence survivors, involving a collaborative effort between the survivor and a trusted ally to anticipate and mitigate potential threats, empowering survivors with a proactive strategy for security and preparedness.

Sexual abuse, a pervasive issue in society, affects nearly 1 out of 5 women in the United States, often perpetrated by acquaintances or trusted individuals, according to the CDC.

Domestic abuse, irrespective of gender, age, or socioeconomic status, encompasses physical, emotional, and sexual mistreatment within intimate relationships or among family members, often trapping victims in a cyclical pattern of tension, explosion, and reconciliation, which if experienced can be distressingly familiar.

Domestic violence encompasses violence perpetrated by individuals living in the same household as the victim, including current or former partners, immediate family members, relatives, and family friends, denoting a close relationship between the perpetrator and the victim.