Domestic Violence and PTSD: Shining a Light on Silent Struggles  Each June, awareness efforts turn toward two critical and often interconnected issues: domestic violence and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While PTSD is commonly associated with combat veterans, millions of survivors of domestic violence silently carry the invisible wounds [...]

When Housing Becomes Healing: How Landlords and Advocates Are Partnering for Change Missed our last post on unsafe housing and advocacy solutions? Check it out for context on why these partnerships matter. In DC’s tough housing landscape, two landlords—Cynthia and Mercedes —are proving that meaningful change doesn’t always [...]

Building Futures, One Connection at a Time: MSP’s 2025 Workforce Development Fair It was a rainy May day in Washington, DC, the kind of morning that makes you want to stay curled up inside. But for eleven determined clients, it was a day to step forward, toward something [...]

Supporting Survivors: Understanding Legal Challenges in DC What Advocates Should Know For survivors of domestic violence, navigating the legal system can often feel overwhelming, confusing, and retraumatizing. As community advocates (and those working with survivors in other capacities), your support can significantly impact a survivor’s experience and sense [...]

For many survivors, the holidays can be a challenging time, often triggering difficult memories or amplifying the pressures of societal expectations. Yet, this season can also be an opportunity for healing, growth, and creating new traditions. We recently spoke with one of our community advocates to talk about how [...]

Identifying Signs of Abuse in Victims of Domestic Violence Abuse deeply impacts individuals, significantly altering their mental, physical, and emotional health. Recognizing the signs of abuse is critical in offering support, intervening where possible, and seeking help. In this article, we’ll delve into the various signs of abuse [...]

Generational Cycles of Violence Generational cycles of violence refer to patterns of violent behavior that are passed down from one generation to the next. These cycles are a tragic reality for many families. But what does this process look like, and what can we do to break these [...]

Domestic Violence Statistics: What You Should Know Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects countless individuals across the United States. Understanding the statistics and demographic breakdown is essential for addressing the problem effectively. In this article, we'll delve into the prevalence of domestic violence in the US, [...]

A Closer Look at Teen Dating Violence The rate of teen dating violence is often obscured by the prevalence of domestic violence (DV) in the adult population. It's important to highlight this form of trauma in adolescents as the effects it can have on young people can be [...]

What Is Domestic Violence? Every year, more than 10 million people in the US are physically abused by an intimate partner. Yet this staggering number doesn’t even include people experiencing other types of abuse, such as emotional or financial abuse. Domestic violence, in all its forms, is a [...]