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...
domestic violencespirituality support groupdance of the spiritrites of passageA review of the literature revealed that few domestic violence programs include ongoing social support or a focus on the spiritual concerns of domestic violence survivor. The literature appears to support the development of ...
Despite the increase in domestic abuse, only 16% of those surveyed said their workplace had a policy to support survivors. The new findings reaffirmed the urgent need for employers to implement domestic violence and abuse policies that reflect changing post-pandemic hybrid working patterns, including...
Culturally competent assistance;Culturally sensitive programs;Domestic Violence Prevention Act;Ethnic community outreach;Government agencies;Immigrant legal rights;Immigration documentation;Language-sensitive services;Multilingual services;Public sector services;Social integration;Support networks;Survivor support;U ...
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 that healthcare providers and clergy will deal with the abuse that plagues your loved one, you and your fam...
Because the vicious cycle between domestic violence and housing instability is well known, domestic violence experts have argued for policies to provide quick, specialized assistance for survivors who seekemergency housing support. Too often, however, these policies fall flat. Our 2018-2019 stud...
Advocates worry for those in domestic violence situations during coronavirus lockdowns The fear is that as the isolation continues, it will become increasingly harder to escape abuse. "I am worried. And that's why we are continually looking at ways to support surviv...
Are you or a loved one in an abusive relationship? Recognize the signs of domestic violence and learn tips on dealing with an abusive relationship.
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, 2...