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There are many different reasons why someone might find it hard to leave an abusive relationship. It takes a lot of courage for survivors to tell others about their abuse and to seek help. Read on to find out different barriers survivors may face when trying to leave an abusive relationship.

Do you ever wonder what you're looking for in a relationship or what a healthy relationship looks like? Doing "Heart Checks" with yourself and your partner(s) can help you figure out how you're feeling and check in with the status of your relationship.

#YOUthMATTER! Calling All Youth! These blog posts are for you! Once a week during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, MSP’s Youth Education and Prevention Team will offer a weekly look at an issue connected to dating – because YOUthmatter! P.S. Be on the lookout for a blog post for your caregivers and parents. We’re here to help them talk to YOU!

While preventing human trafficking is an issue too big for just one person to solve, there are steps you can take to make a change. Here are some examples of small ways you can take to help spread awareness and prevent human trafficking within your community.

COVID-19 has affected communities in the United States in so many ways since March 2020. On top of a public health crisis, the country experienced an economic crisis, record unemployment numbers, racial divisiveness, and more. Because traffickers prey on vulnerable communities, there has been a noticeable increase in human trafficking cases during the pandemic compared to previous years.

Coordinator of Volunteer Initiatives, Jenny Dennis, recalls the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the hope he inspired within her and many other South Africans. Her story is a testament to the impact of Dr. King, Jr.'s, work in fighting for civil rights and inspiring people of color not only in the United States, but others all over the world.

Due to a lack of public dialogue about human trafficking, there are many misconceptions that circulate. We're here to debunk some of those common myths about human trafficking.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. At My Sisters’ Place, we strive to educate communities about human trafficking and help survivors every day. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing information on different aspects of human trafficking. To kick things off, let’s take a look at what human trafficking is.

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many people, and the ongoing pandemic adds another layer of stress and anxiety. This is especially true for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking who are already working to overcome many obstacles. We at My Sisters’ Place know that the incidence and severity of intimate partner violence increases in times of great stress.

This story is told from the perspective of a survivor's daughter returning to her childhood home during the pandemic of 2020. Based on real event, this is the first edition of MSP's #SurvivorSeries.