Last night, a close friend of ours was the victim of a domestic dispute. Her live-in boyfriend became convinced of infidelity in the relationship (a relationship that was headed to the dumps anyway), came back to their apartment, violently pulled her off of the couch screamed at her and repeatedly punched her in the stomach. Police were called, no charges filed (Red flags here). Now she and the daughter are staying with us, but are afraid to return home. Where do we go from here? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for indie song suggestions for a community radio public affairs show. [more inside]
posted by levijk on Aug 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Looking for music with an an anti-violence, anti-sexual assault message. [more inside]
posted by levijk on Jul 22, 2008 - 28 answers

Scary roommate situation. I want to leave and I'm trying to figure out if I have any way of getting my money back, which I really need to help me get another room. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 5, 2008 - 32 answers

My stepfather abused my sister a few weeks ago. She walked out of the house, but then reconciled a week later. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2007 - 43 answers

I have an interview coming up for a volunteer position on the board of the local women's shelter. I anticipate them asking something along the lines of "what will you do for us as a member of the board," and I'd like to have a good answer. [more inside]
posted by AV on Feb 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Can I help two teenagers in a violent relationship when they don't seem particularly interested in being helped? One of the teenagers lives with me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2006 - 15 answers

Where is my sister ??? Any experience with an abucted sibling? Any experience with false claims of domestic violence with regards to shelters? [more inside]
posted by mireille on Nov 2, 2006 - 39 answers