Intimate partner violence / domestic violence is a persistent, global problem that occurs across all socioeconomic levels, all...

If you or a loved one is dealing with intimate partner abuse, one organization you may not have thought of when looking for help is the YWCA

FREA is here as a resource for anyone and everyone who has experienced or is at risk for abuse. We're seeing indicators that Intimate...

With families in lockdown worldwide, there has been a dramatic rise in “intimate terrorism,”. Here are practical tips to stay safe.

I am a psychologist who has spent most my career serving people who have experienced profound abuse. My own childhood was a nightmare of...

You’re at an event or a special location and strike up a conversation with someone you think could be a person you want to learn more...

Note: Audio podcast companion episode for this post available at the bottom of the page. October is National Crime Prevention Month....

It’s that time of year. Students arrive on campuses ready to dive into new academic and living adventures. It’s also a time to remind...

For many of us, summertime is road trip time. We joyfully hit the road for vacation destinations ranging from beaches, mountains, lakes,...

According to the most recent research from the *U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were more than 400,000 violent crimes in parking...

FREA is proud to join the world wide celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, and Women's History Month throughout March in...

Are you as attentive as possible when you’re walking in public? Do you give 100% attention to your surroundings when you’re out in the...

If you are a domestic violence victim in the United States, will you get justice? It depends where you live. In a timely article...

Amanda Bach, a 19-year old young lady filled with life and energy, was shot and killed by Dustin McGowan, an ex-boyfriend. McGowan was...

In this video interview (see below), FREA volunteer and committee member Angela Rae Clark shares her personal story of how she was abused...

Human trafficking and slavery continue to be insidious societal cancers affecting millions of people around the world. January is Human...

Note: You can listen to the "Safe Living Today" podcast episode for this blog post by clicking the audio player below. What fuels sexual...

The audio podcast for this blogpost is at the end of the article. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The scourge of...

It’s College Time! Two of my grandkids are heading back to school. They are excited to be back in the swirl of classes, football, and...

The number of reported sexual assaults on airplanes is rising according to the FBI. This increase was highlighted in a recent official,...