Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious crime with far-reaching impacts. Take the quiz to test your knowledge.

One of Montana’s most high-profile missing person cases is the backdrop of a 2024 court decision that could have statewide implications for violent offenders’ access to firearms. Connie Walker’s reporting between 2020 and 2023 offers valuable insight into the June 2018 disappearance of Jermain Charlo, the ongoing investigation, and the firearms case that stemmed from it.

Thanks to a new partnership with Lewis & Clark Humane Society, The Friendship Center is now able to offer temporary, safe housing for pets at no cost to our clients.

Montana Legal Services Association’s Alix House shares about a new program offering legal assistance to human trafficking survivors and those at risk of being trafficked.

The literary memoir MAD WIFE chronicles the insidious loss of power and control that can play out over the course of a 20-year relationship.

Learn about a project dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence clear misdemeanor convictions from their records.

Learn why intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a common but often overlooked tactic abusers use to maintain power and control.

Montana Moms Demand Action co-leader Shani Henry discusses efforts to eliminate gun violence through advocacy, education, and partnerships.

East Helena's police chief and city judge discuss their adoption of a new lethality risk assessment tool to prevent severe re-assault.

Learn how local sheriffs’ departments and advocacy programs are partnering to raise awareness about intimate partner violence through rodeo.

Learn about some of the scenarios between survivors and abusers that are commonly mischaracterized as mutual abuse.

Learn how a new risk assessment tool coming to our community can help prevent some of the worst outcomes of intimate partner violence.

TFC partnered with Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies to discuss challenges for expectant mothers and children experiencing violence and abuse.

Contrary to popular depictions, domestic violence is complex, multi-faceted, and not always easy to recognize.

Someone in a position to support a survivor can play a crucial role in empowering them to stay safe or even leave for good.