October & November 2025 Resource Roundup
ARTICLE: An Alarming Trend: Moms Sentenced to Jail for Keeping Kids from Abusers
There is an ongoing epidemic some may say is more dire than violence against women. It’s the criminalization of women who try to protect their children from violence. Often referred to as “protective mothers,” these survivors of abusive partners are desperately trying to shield their children from being weaponized by their abusive fathers. These abusers often involve the legal system, law enforcement, child counselors and evaluators, even their own family members, in a relentless and complicated, long-term assault, doing anything and everything in their power to make sure the woman who dared to gain the courage to leave them may never see their children again, and, to top it off, find herself behind bars if she tries.
REPORT: Anti-Bullying Policies in School and LGBTQ+ Young People
LGBTQ+ young people report higher rates of bullying than their straight, cisgender peers. Experiences of bullying are associated with higher rates of suicide attempts, which are already disproportionately high among LGBTQ+ young people. The good news is that LGBTQ+ young people who attend schools with LGBTQ+-inclusive anti-bullying policies report lower rates of attempting suicide compared to their peers at schools without such policies.
ARTICLE: Spotlight on Shelter: A Day at SafeHouse
What does a typical day at a domestic violence shelter look like? Shelter life is unpredictable but built on care. Every day brings crises, laughter and community, and staff “make it happen” no matter what arises.
PODCAST: The War We Owe Them Interview with PACT CEO Lori Cohen
The Detectives Podcast is a show hosted by two active detectives who are going beyond sensationalized true crime and pulling back the curtain on investigative work. In this episode, they discuss what trafficking does and does not look like, how parents can protect their children as they navigate online spaces, ongoing advocacy for legislation that creates a safer Internet, and more.