When it comes to domestic violence, the conversation typically focuses on women as victims and men as perpetrators. After all, women make up at least 85 percent of the victims, and most often at the hands of male abusers.

Our Executive Director, Sarita Drake, recently had the beautiful opportunity to sit down with K-Love’s Jason Craig for an insightful segment on Closer Look.

Psychology Today describes weaponized incompetence as "situations in which someone knowingly or unknowingly demonstrates an inability to perform or master certain tasks, thereby leading others to take on more work. This commonly occurs in two settings, between partners or at work between colleagues. Consistently, weaponized incompetence leads to an unequal division of labor." It's a manipulation tactic that can happen in any relationship.

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After graduation, the two went to colleges in different cities, and Evan’s once-charming attribute of constant attentiveness to Alyssa took a more possessive turn. “He started calling me nonstop, wondering what I was doing and who I was with. I made the excuse that it was just because we were in a long-distance relationship.”

Breaking the silence starts with one voice. This survivor’s story is a reminder that abuse doesn’t discriminate, and no one should suffer in silence. Read more below.

A faithful, servant leader who impacted critical change in the formative years of Southaven while serving in many capacities, leading to the incorporation of the city in 1980. Served seven terms on the Board of Aldermen from 1985 to 2013, playing a key role in the monumental growth of the city and the expansion of services to citizens. Founded the House of Grace in 1985 and served as Executive Director until 2021, helping transform the lives of countless domestic violence sur

On Thursday, we joined the Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi (CACM) and the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and touring CACM's Child Advocacy Training Institute, which provides hands-on training for students and professionals to recognize, react, and respond appropriately in situations where child abuse may be present.

Every year in the U.S. perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV), or domestic violence, abuse as many as 324,000 pregnant people from every age group, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic level and educational background.

For many survivors, that choice isn’t hypothetical. Between 22 and 57 percent of women experiencing homelessness say domestic violence is the primary cause of their housing loss, according to surveys. It’s also estimated that 38 percent of all domestic violence victims become homeless at some point in their lives.

If you had to pick a domestic violence survivor out of a crowd, your gaze probably wouldn’t stop on Gus. He doesn’t embody what society paints as a typical survivor—he’s a gruff, 62-year-old long haul truck driver. He’s bald, broad-shouldered and looks like he could be a bouncer if he needed a side gig.

Daniel was hard on his son Justin, even as an infant. He berated Justin’s mother, Hannah, when she nursed or sang to him, or spoke to him endearingly. Daniel allowed Justin to get cold, hungry, and sunburned. He claimed this would toughen him up. Sometimes when Justin cried, Daniel blocked Hannah from comforting him, which made her weep in helpless fury.

Thank you, Alpha Phi, for showing up in such a big way. Your kindness and generosity will directly support the survivors we serve, and we are so thankful to have you standing with us!

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.

We are deeply greatful to have been chosen as Non-Profit of the year by the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce. This recognition means so much, not just to our organization, but to every survivor we serve and every supporter who stands beside us.

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.