When survivors first come in, we’ll say, " What do you practically need right now? Like right now? And usually, the mama will say, " We're hungry. We immediately start pulling stuff out of the fridge. The kids are just standing there, looking around, and usually one of the kids will say, " Do we get to stay here? 

February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and at House of Grace, we changed our colors last month to stand with teens and young people who may be experiencing unhealthy or unsafe relationships. Teen dating violence can look like control, pressure, isolation, or fear, and it often goes unnoticed. Awareness, education, and open conversations help teens recognize the warning signs and understand that love should never hurt.

Purple Angels Law, which would establish a statewide domestic violence offender registry for individuals convicted of repeated domestic violence offenses.

All relationships exist on a spectrum. From healthy to unhealthy to abusive, it’s important to know what to look for in a partner.

A letter to Survivors. You are not alone in what you’ve been through. So many survivors have walked this same path, faced with the same fears, and carried the same pain you may be feeling right now.

Domestic violence is a difficult subject to broach for both victims and those who care for them. But reaching out can act as a lifeline.

A friend, family member, or coworker tells you that they’re not exactly happy in their current relationship.

Shelter hotlines are not only for people who are looking for a safe escape from domestic abuse; the trained advocates on the other end of the phone are also ready to provide information and resources to a wide range of callers.

Snow days for some mean losing the places where they feel safest, supported, and able to ask for help.

“I think I’ll be okay,” she whispered, her voice tired but determined. By the next day, it was clear that she wasn't. A hospital visit confirmed she had a concussion that was already beginning to heal, but her recovery would need to be more than physical.

Abuse or neglect of a disabled person can add extra barriers to finding help, but advocacy groups can help by thinking ahead about the accommodations needed. By Amanda Kippert - DomesticShelters.org

Before the internet, abusers most often relied on being physically close. Now, they can reach victims from anywhere in the world.

Do you think romance or red flag when a potential mate tells you, “You don’t need to get a job. Will I provide everything we need?

We are honored to partner with the Germantown Police Department and Target for this year’s ‘Shop With a Cop’ event. This special program brings holiday joy to children who might otherwise go without.

Technology enables abusers to track their victims through their cars in several ways. In many states, such tracking is considered illegal stalking, cyberstalking, or electronic surveillance. But abusers are doing it, anyway.

Download: Domestic Violence Safety Plan Checklist Use the following checklist to help create a safe environment during and after a Domestic Violence incident:

A hallmark of domestic violence is control, and what better for abusers to control than to know a survivor’s every move? Dropping the tiny locator into a survivor’s purse or attaching it to her car allows an abuser to track the survivor’s movements, possibly in a nefarious, dangerous way.

We are deeply grateful for our community, supporters, board members, and volunteers who stand beside us and make it possible to provide hope and healing to the survivors we serve.

Happy Smiles is celebrating giving back and supporting local causes! We’re asking our community to vote for House of Grace as part of an initiative to ensure survivors and families in need receive critical support, resources, and hope.

For more than 25 years, House of Grace has stood as a place of safety, compassion, and hope for survivors of domestic violence in Northwest Mississippi. What started as a single shelter meeting a need has grown into a nonprofit organization serving over 11 counties throughout Northwest Mississippi.