Every organization has a beginning.
This was one of the very first logos I created for Riders Against Domestic Violence. It wasn’t perfect, but neither was I. Back then all I had was a vision—a belief that riders could become a bridge between survivors and the resources that could help them. Over the years our logo has changed.Our website has […]
RADV Article: When the System Leaves You Feeling Invisible
One of the hardest moments for many survivors isn’t always the abuse itself. Sometimes it’s asking for help. You finally find the courage to report what happened. You tell your story. You relive some of the most painful moments of your life, hoping someone will listen, protect you, or simply believe you. Then the waiting […]
RADV Sunday Prayer
Heavenly Father, Today we come before You with grateful hearts, knowing that no matter what we have faced this week, You have never left our side. We pray for every survivor carrying pain that no one else can see. Bring peace to anxious hearts, courage to those who are afraid, and hope to those who […]
RADV Website Article
Keeping Positive in a Negative World Every day it seems like we’re surrounded by bad news. Turn on the television, scroll through social media, or read the headlines, and it’s easy to believe the world has forgotten how to hope. For survivors of domestic violence, that negativity can feel even heavier. You may be fighting […]
It’s Not Just About You. Your Loved Ones Feel It Too.
By Riders Against Domestic Violence (RADV) Abuse rarely hurts just one person. When someone is living with domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, or manipulation, the effects spread far beyond the individual. Children notice. Parents worry. Friends feel helpless. Brothers, sisters, coworkers, neighbors, and even complete strangers can sense when something isn’t right. Trauma creates […]
Before There Was RADV
Chapter 2: Ten Dollars There are moments in life that seem small when they happen. Ten dollars. That’s all it was. My live-in girlfriend wanted our last ten dollars so she could buy more beer. I said no. Not because I wanted to argue. Not because I wanted control. Because it was the last money […]
Building a Safety Plan Starts With the Right People
When someone is living with domestic abuse, one of the most important tools they can have is a safety plan. While many people think a safety plan is simply a bag packed by the door or a list of emergency phone numbers, it is much more than that. A safety plan is about preparing for […]
RADV: When the Courtroom Becomes Part of the Trauma
Leaving an abusive relationship is often described as the finish line. The truth is, for many survivors, it is only the beginning of another difficult journey. Court hearings, custody battles, protective orders, financial disputes, and seeing your abuser again can reopen emotional wounds that were just beginning to heal. Every court date can bring sleepless […]
RADV Spotlight
The Voice at the Other End of the Line When someone reaches out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, they’re usually not calling because they’re having a good day. They’re calling because they’re scared. Because they’re trapped. Because they’re trying to protect their children. Because they’re wondering if tonight is the night they should leave. […]
The Numbers Don’t Lie
By Riders Against Domestic Violence Behind every number… is a name.Behind every statistic… is a story. Domestic violence isn’t rare.It isn’t “over there.”It’s here. It’s now. And it’s closer than most people want to believe. The Reality We Can’t Ignore Every year in the United States: These aren’t just numbers.These are our neighbors. Our friends. […]