Divorce and Abuse in the U.S.: Key Statistics and Trends National Statistics on Abuse-Related Divorce Recent research and surveys consistently show that a significant share of U.S. divorces involve domestic abuse (physical, emotional, or psychological) as a contributing factor. Key findings include: Approximately 1 in 4 divorces cite abuse: In a…

The Urgent Need for Survivor Protections in HB 315 As an organization dedicated to the safety and empowerment of survivors of intimate partner violence and human trafficking, Operation Safe Escape strongly urges the Tennessee legislature to reconsider the dangerous implications of HB 315, the Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act. While the…

Legislation should protect and empower survivors of domestic violence, not trap them in dangerous situations. Unfortunately, HB 315 – The Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act does just that. This bill, under the guise of strengthening marriage, imposes severe restrictions on divorce and mandates counseling, even for survivors of abuse—potentially forcing them…

Duress Codes can be an effective tool in awareness, defense, and escape In the 1968 Star Trek episode Bread and Circuses, Captain Kirk uses duress codes when he is captured by a previously unknown civilization that modeled itself on Earth’s ancient Rome. Worse, a former Starfleet captain is leading the…

The NSA’s declassified 2024 report sheds new light on the history of Operations Security (OPSEC), revealing its transition from a military protocol to a tool for safeguarding against domestic violence and other personal threats. Originally part of the Vietnam War-era “Purple Dragon” project, the document details how OPSEC evolved to address broader security concerns. Key revelations include the misattribution of mission failures to communication security issues and the development of counterintelligence efforts to address these vulnerabilities. This historical analysis underscores OPSEC’s enduring relevance in both military and civilian applications.