Safety From Violence & Abuse: Articles

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The Military Family Readiness System supports every service member and family member, regardless of activation status or location, in person, by phone and online.

This article shares tips for safe and smart browsing based on best practices recommended for everyone’s cybersecurity.

Deciding whether to report domestic abuse can be difficult. If your partner is abusive, knowing your reporting options may help you decide what's best for you and your family.

When a partner’s behavior becomes abusive, there are measures you can take to keep yourself safe and well.

The military and Defense Department have options for domestic abuse victims to look out for their pets’ safety along with their own.

If you have ever had an intimate experience with your partner that made you feel uncomfortable, afraid or that happened to you without your consent, you are not alone. The Department of Defense cares about the safety and well-being of everyone in the military community.

It’s never easy to end a relationship. But the decision is even harder and more complicated when your partner is hurting you either physically or emotionally.

People who abuse or neglect children come from all ranks, races, religions and income levels. As hard as it can be to imagine, your neighbor, co-worker or even a friend could be an abuser.

If you are a spouse who has left an abusive relationship with an active-duty service member, you may be eligible for transitional compensation.

Does your partner use technology to keep tabs on you? Perhaps even harass or intimidate you? That’s the misuse of technology to abuse, sometimes called digital abuse. If you or someone you know is dealing with digital abuse, it can be useful to know how to document this behavior.

Everyone has a role to play in creating safe and healthy communities. This article will tell you how to find help if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.

Learn how to be a trusted adult to help protect children and teens.

Talking to your children about their bodies can help protect them from sexual abuse. From the time your children are quite young, have a conversation with them about who can touch them and what to do if they are uncomfortable with someone's touch.