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  Making a SAFE EXIT

  A complimentary guide by Dr. Marci Batiste with practical tools and considerations for planning to leave an abusive relationship.

  For: Survivors and people supporting them · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

• Hotline & Chat

  The National Domestic Violence Hotline

  A national organization offering confidential support, information, and referrals by phone, chat, and text.

  For: Anyone affected by relationship abuse · Source: The National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Hotline & Chat

  Get Help: Ways to Reach an Advocate

  Information from The Hotline about contacting a trained advocate and what to expect when you reach out.

  For: Survivors, including men and LGBTQ+ people · Source: The National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Safety Planning

  Plan for Safety

  Guidance from The Hotline on creating a safety plan that fits your situation, whether you are staying, leaving, or have left.

  For: Survivors and supporters · Source: The National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Article

  Understanding Abuse as a Pattern

  An introduction from Nine Seconds to how abuse often works as a pattern of power, coercion, and control — not simply anger or poor communication.

  For: Anyone seeking to understand abuse · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

• Guide

  Supporting Someone You Care About

  Gentle, practical ways to support a friend or family member without pressure or judgment.

  For: Friends, family, coworkers · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

• Guide

  Digital Safety Basics

  Considerations for using phones, computers, and accounts more safely when someone may be monitoring you.

  For: Anyone concerned about monitoring · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

• Article

  Men Are Survivors Too

  Recognizing that men experience abuse, and that reaching out is a sign of strength.

  For: Male survivors and their supporters · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

• Article

  Rebuilding Self-Worth After Abuse

  Reflections on rebuilding confidence, connection, and independence — at your own pace.

  For: Survivors · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

• Article

  Taking Responsibility for Change

  For people who recognize that their behavior has caused harm and want to change it.

  For: People seeking to change harmful behavior · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

• Guide

  Partnering With Nine Seconds

  How nonprofits, women’s organizations, and community programs can explore education and resource collaboration.

  For: Organizations & educators · Source: Nine Seconds Corporation

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