Insights & Updates
from Stepping Stones Crisis Society
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Why survivors stay in abusive relationships (and how to help them)
If you wonder why survivors stay in abusive relationships, this is your guide to understanding and helping them. “Why don’t you leave?” may be the…
What is Elder Abuse? Systematic Mistreatment of Seniors
What is Elder Abuse? According to the government of Alberta, elder abuse is any intentional or reckless act or willful and negligent disregard, occurring within…
Leaving an Abusive Relationship: Planning a Safe Escape
Leaving an abusive relationship safely Leaving an abusive relationship is very hard to do. One of the most common observations by friends and family who…
What is Gaslighting: Understanding Manipulation and Abuse
Gaslighting: Manipulation for Narcissistic Means You have probably heard the term “gaslighting” lately in everyday conversations, and you might be asking yourself “what is gaslighting?”….
The Cycle of Abuse: How Violence Becomes Reoccurring
The Cycle of Abuse: The 4 stages of violence Domestic violence manifests in different ways In the 1970s, psychologist Lenore E. Walker first documented the…
A Tragic Tale of Domestic Violence: Calgary School Incident Claims Lives of Estranged Couple
On January 16 morning, a tragic incident unfolded at John Costello Catholic School in Calgary. A woman, currently unidentified to protect her family’s privacy, was…
Online Safety for Women Survivors of Abuse
Online Safety for women in Alberta. Everything you need to know to stay safe online. Online safety for women has become a key factor in…
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