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Domestic Violence Awareness

These library resources raise awareness of the issue of Domestic Violence in our society, and share the powerful stories of survivors.

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  • Surviving

    Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships

    Gooden, Beverly, 1982-
    An abuse survivor answers the question, "why did you stay?" through her own story of survival and offers help to those who want to leave and rebuild their lives.
    Book, 2022Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022] — 362.8292 GOODEN
  • Everything I Never Dreamed

    My Life Surviving and Standing Up to Domestic Violence

    Glenn, Ruth M.,
    The raw, uplifting, and unforgettable memoir from the CEO and president of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence chronicling her personal battle against abuse, violence, and even a murder attempt.
    Book, 2022New York : Atria Books, 2022. — 362.8292 GLENN
  • The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence

    Tools to Move Beyond Trauma, Reclaim Freedom, & Create the Life You Deserve

    Moore-Lobban, Shavonne J.,
    This first-of-its-kind book addresses the unique struggles faced by Black women who have experienced domestic violence, and empowers them to understand and heal their trauma, leave harmful situations, and regain a sense of safety and freedom.
    Book, 2022Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2022] — 362.8292 MOORE L
  • Assume Nothing

    a Story of Intimate Violence

    Selvaratnam, Tanya,
    A filmmaker recounts the intimate abuse she suffered from former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, using her story as a prism to examine the domestic violence crisis plaguing America.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021] — 362.8292 SELVARA
  • No Visible Bruises

    What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us

    Snyder, Rachel Louise,
    A thorough exploration of domestic violence, and how it has manifested in American culture and society.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Bloomsbury Publishing Inc., 2019. — 362.8292 SNYDER
  • Goodbye, Sweet Girl

    a Story of Domestic Violence and Survival

    Sundberg, Kelly, 1977-
    A powerful, beautifully written memoir showing how one woman's marriage devolved into abuse and violence, and how she eventually freed herself.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2018] — BIO SUNDBER SUNDBER
  • Written on the Body

    Letters From Trans and Non-binary Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

    A powerful anthology of letters by trans and non-binary survivors of domestic violence. Contributors also offer support, guidance, and resources.
    Book, 2018London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018. — 306.738 WRITTEN
  • See What You Made Me Do

    the Dangers of Domestic Abuse That We Ignore, Explain Away, or Refuse to See

    Hill, Jess,
    An investigation of violence so many women face, sometimes enabled by the very judicial system entrusted with our protection. Set in Australia, the correlations and implications for our own country are evident.
    Book, 2020Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2020] — 362.8292 HILL
  • An award-winning poet details her harrowing escape from an abusive partner in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
    Book, 2017New York : St. Martin's Press, 2017. — BIO ANDERSO ANDERSO
  • A collection of poems that will lead the reader through a journey of emotions, and finally to a place of advocacy to stand against violence, and never forget the stories of victims.
    Book, 2017Melton West, Victoria, Australia : White Light Publishing House, 2017. — 811.6 BLADE