Barriers to Leaving Abusive Relationships
“Why Do Victims Stay in Abusive Relationships?” Though this is a natural first question, asking this question to survivors may make them feel like they have to justify how they’ve
“Why Do Victims Stay in Abusive Relationships?” Though this is a natural first question, asking this question to survivors may make them feel like they have to justify how they’ve
Abuse usually occurs within a cycle whereby the abuse is not always constant. Between incidents of abuse, there can be periods of calm as well. It is important to remember
There are many different forms of abuse that take place within the context of intimate relationships. • Emotional abuse • Verbal abuse • Physical abuse • Sexual abuse • Financial
Definition of Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse has been broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship. These partners may be married,
Power and Control Domestic abuse occurs when one partner feels the need to dominate the other and uses abusive tactics to exert, and then maintain, power and control over their
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Break the Silence We don’t talk about domestic violence. Because of that, domestic violence thrives in silence. When I started my journey as a domestic violence advocate 24 years ago,
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic