The historical oppression of Black people and continued institutional racism have a significant impact on how DV is perceived, experienced, and addressed within Black communities and broader society.

Abusers are master manipulators. Erika Kura is a teen dating violence survivor and she uses her lived experience to detail the realities and insidious tactics abusers use to gain control of their victims.

Have you been told that your relationship with your partner seems “toxic”? This article can help you differentiate a toxic relationship from an abusive one.