Leslie Morgan Steiner was in “crazy love” -- that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the dark story of her relationship, correcting misconceptions many people hold about victims of domestic violence, and explaining how we can all h...
I was able to end my crazy love story, by breaking the silence. I am still breaking the silence today, it's my way of helping other victims, and it's my final request of you, talk about what you heard here, abuse thrives only in silence. You have the power to end domestic violenc...
Crucially, why is domestic abuse so rife? In answering these questions, for Goodchild it is important to recognise that perpetrators of domestic abuse are made, not born (Bancroft, Why does he do that: 2003), as are victims/survivors. Core attitudes affecting their personal choices and modes...
They’re not always as obvious as you might think. That’s because domestic abuse is about controlling someone’s mind and emotions as much as hurting their body. Being abused can leave you scared and confused. It can be hard for you to see your partner’s actions for what they really ...
Women are the victims in more than 80 percent of the domestic violence cases reported in China. Why? Bao Wenjing, a welfare lawyer with the Ningxia Women's Federation since 2005, shares some of her insights with CGTN. Check out the video for more. Error loading player: No playable s...
The total domination of financial, social, and household matters is a marker of coercive control and domestic abuse. So why do partners stay in these relationships, sometimes only being freed if they eventually turn violent themselves, even killing their violent partners? The Problem with A...
Domestic abuse 1.The government has published the findings from its consultation on how employers can provide support for the victims/survivors of domestic abuse. Many respondents to the consultation called for changes to the law to provide better supp... John Ballard - 《Occupational Health at Wo...
“When someone comes to get help, we don’t want to say, ‘We’re going to tell you what to do and how to do it.’ That would just be going from one controlling relationship to another.” So, while advocates will alert victims when they feel their safety is at risk, they will ...
domestic violence victims will be safe if they can just leave their abuser. They also believe that victims are free to leave abusers at any time, and will naturally do so once the level of violence becomes enough to force that change. However, leaving does not usually put an end to the ...
Harassment and abuse Sometimes it becomes necessary for a person who's trying to escape a violent relationship or other life-threatening situation to shed their previous identity for protection. Domestic violence and stalking victims, or those who are under other threat of physical harm, may be ...