Domestic violence can occur when one partner in an intimate relationship might behave in a way that maintains power and control over their partner. Anyone can be a survivor and perpetrator of domestic violence, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation or race. While domestic violence can...
77. “We need to replace victim-blaming and shaming with community outrage that domestic violence, domestic abuse, and intimate partner violence is happening.”– Survivor Statement from The Power of WE Workshop 78. “It is not the bruises on the body that hurt. It is the wounds of the h...
Reveals the top 7 things that you, as a friend, can do to help your friend in an abusive relationship. Gives you the 3 secrets to saving your relationship with your loved one while they navigate the rough waters of domestic violence. Helps you understand the limitations of your expectations...
How a domestic violence survivor used her experiences to help thousands of women KCAL's Amanda Starrintino introduces us to an Oak Park-published author and nonprofit founder who has taken her experience of abuse as a way to change the lives of thousands of women.Oct 29, 202...
Instead, governments and policy evaluations tend to focus on domestic violence survivor services. This article analyses current work to evaluate government efforts to fight violence against women and unpacks scholarly and policy consensus on the root causes of the violence. I then illustrate the ...
These resources can give victims of domestic violence help in developing a safety plan. How can domestic violence impact a survivor’s mental health wellness? Research showsthat victims of domestic violence experience a decline in emotional and mental health, as well as decreased productivity and qua...
New research commissioned by Vodafone Foundation ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2021 found that a third of workers experienced domestic abuse during the last 12 months, with more than half of those saying that abuse had increased during ...
“There’s a thought out there that it’s a private family matter, so just let them be, and it will be okay. That’s not the situation. This is a public safety and a public health issue," said Dana Martinez, the Director of Domestic Violence Services at A New Leaf. ...
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And yes, we know that domestic abuse against men also exists. Just as there are abusive husbands, there are also abusive wives. As our inspiring domestic violence survivor and mindset coach, Ruchi Singh states, “When you go through pain, you realise that pain has no gender.” ...