Civics: American Rights: Women's Shelters

This CAWC article outlines the history of the domestic violence movement in the U.S., highlighting key milestones, legislative changes, and the evolution of societal attitudes toward domestic abuse.

This New Yorker article examines the evolution of Transition House, a pioneering shelter for battered women, detailing its challenges, ideological shifts, and the broader implications for the movement against domestic violence.

This National Organization for Women (NOW) article explores the organization's early efforts in combating domestic violence, highlighting grassroots initiatives, the establishment of shelters, and advocacy for legal reforms to protect survivors.