Why Didn’t She Report Her Abuse?
"Why didn't she report?" is the wrong question. This article looks at the real barriers survivors face, fear, low self-worth, and an overwhelming system, and how trauma-informed documentation can ease the burden.
DTA Receives Grant Support from AWEF and the Dunham Foundation
Document the Abuse announces two new grants from AWEF and the Dunham Foundation, supporting growth and capacity building for survivor-centered tools.
Your Car Is Talking, Who is Listening?
How police misuse license plate readers to stalk survivors, the new SignalTrace device-tracking tech, and what survivors and advocates can do.
Was It Really That Bad?
Self-doubt is one of the most common and most damaging effects of living in an abusive relationship. This article explains why survivors question their own experiences, how gaslighting creates that doubt, and why documenting your story is an act of self-trust regardless of whether you ever take legal action.