Steuben County, New York Domestic Abuse Review Team (DART)

02/03/2026

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/children-and-domestic-violence/teaching-kids-about-healthy-s*x-in-a-p**n-saturated-culture

Exposure to p**n early on makes raising s*xually healthy kids a little more challenging.

02/03/2026

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/being-choked-during-s*x-is-rising-in-popularity-among-young-people?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=weekly

Being choked during s*x is an alarming new trend, especially among young people. Here are the dangers they’re missing.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual monthlong push focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.

Join us by using the hashtag

02/03/2026

As we head into February, here are 10 reminders we all deserve to hear, especially when conversations about love are everywhere. Healthy relationships should feel safe, respectful and empowering, not confusing or scary.

👉 Save this post, share it with someone who needs the reminder, and explore more resources at loveisrespect.org

01/20/2026

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/ending-domestic-violence/what-is-stalking?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly

A guide to understanding stalking, it’s different types and the best way to respond to a stalker

12/26/2025

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/profiling-an-abuser-6-signs-you-should-pay-attention-to

Six warning signs that may appear when you first meet someone with abusive tendencies.

12/26/2025

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/why-threats-in-a-relationship-should-be-taken-seriously?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly

Understand the seriousness of threats in a relationship, why survivors may minimize them, and how to respond for your safety.

12/26/2025

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/ask-amanda/ask-amanda-tk

After the murder of someone by an abusive partner, it may feel like you’ll never get over the loss. Tips from a grief expert on navigating the grieving process.

12/26/2025

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/taking-care-of-you/dissociation-after-trauma-a-superpower-that-can-hold-you-back

Dissociation during domestic abuse is a normal self-preservation technique. Learn how to ground yourself when you want to tune back in.

12/26/2025

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/ask-amanda/ask-amanda-i-m-not-sure-if-i-m-the-abuser-or-the-victim?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=weekly

Am I abusive or reacting to being abused? Understand the signs of abuse and self-defense in relationships in this month's Ask Amanda from DomesticShelters.org.

11/07/2025

https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/childhood-domestic-violence/when-children-witness-violence

Find out how witnessing domestic violence can affect children as they grow to be adults.