Steven DanaRunning From Abuse: Legal Considerations for Relocating Domestic Violence SurvivorsEach day, I provide guidance to survivors of domestic violence wanting to relocate for safety purposes or to be closer to their families…Jun 3Jun 3
Steven DanaFinding Clarity in Abusive Relationships: Why the “Why” May Not MatterActions are always clear, but the ‘why’ behind them can often be less so. As a domestic violence victim advocate, I often hear from people…Apr 21, 2023Apr 21, 2023
Steven DanaIgnoring the Warnings: The Dangers of Risk Denial -Part 2In Part 1, we discussed the dangers of risk denial through the experience of Latavia McGee and her friends, who crossed the US-Mexico…Mar 28, 2023Mar 28, 2023
Steven Dana“Ignoring the Warnings: The Dangers of Risk Denial”On March 3, 2023, Latavia McGee and three friends crossed the border from the United States into the Mexican border city of Matamoros…Mar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
Steven DanaPeople-Watching for SafetyIn my line of work, watching people is as natural as breathing. I notice and look at everyone. It has even become a running joke with…Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Steven Dana“Why Doesn’t She Just Leave?”As the Founder & CEO of a non-profit organization that provides guidance and protection to at-risk victims and survivors of domestic…Jul 26, 2019Jul 26, 2019
Steven DanaFirearms and Women’s Self-Defense — Special Considerations for WomenIn the course of my work with victim-survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Stalking, and other…Jul 17, 2019Jul 17, 2019
Steven DanaSmart Phones — The Trojan Horse Endangering Your ChildLIFE IMITATING MYTHJun 26, 2019Jun 26, 2019
Steven DanaPlanning for Your Personal SafetyI want to share a useful framework from which to view your world and to plan your safety. It is the same general framework used by…Jun 26, 2019Jun 26, 2019
Steven DanaWomen’s Safety -You’re On Your Own!“You’re on your own.” Sounds callous doesn’t it? But, it’s the unfortunate truth and I’ll explain why.Jun 24, 2019Jun 24, 2019