Impact
Every day DAP helps people survive and escape abuse. Learn about our impact through data and survivor experiences.
Survivor Story: Danielle Richards
I am a survivor of domestic abuse. In September 2018, I walked into the DAP office. The first person I saw was the receptionist and I explained to her, with…
Survivor Story: Heather Strain
It was my fault. He won’t do it again. I love him. He promised me he would change. I could give a million reasons why I stayed and why I…
Survivor Story: Denise Escher
On Valentine’s Day, 2009, my then husband, stabbed me 11 times with five separate kitchen knives while our six and three- year- old sons watched in horror. It was a…
Survivor Story: Faith
What an amazing journey life has brought me. Everything that was set to kill me has actually brought me to this beautiful place called “Freedom”. Freedom from my past. Never…
Survivor Story: Demi Moore
By Demi Moore As a survivor of domestic abuse, each day brings a sense of peace and healing. To those of you reading who have been victims of domestic abuse,…
Survivor Story: Tanya
Compiled by Christina Burton, Safe House Case Manager My name is Tanya and I’m a survivor of domestic violence. If you have some time, allow me to share my story….
Survivor Story: Charles DeLeon
Not My Secret to Keep By Charles De Leon For years I have tried to find out how people heal and move on from shame. In my search I have…
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