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When Domestic Violence Is In The Headlines, This Is What Happens To Survivors Like Me

The author as a young child.Whenever a story about domestic violence makes headlines, there is always a moment of shock, a cycle of coverage and then, eventually, silence ― until i...

Intimate Partner Abuse on the Rise

A recent report by the US Department of Justice identified an increase in domestic violence since 2020.

Recognizing Abusive Patterns: A Guide to Change

Abused children tend to repeat the same abusive behavior toward their children and partners. The first step toward change is to identify the abusive behavior.

Adoption with an Abusive Father: Your Rights, Your Safety, and Your Options

If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and the baby’s father is violent, threatening, or abusive, you are not alone, and you do have options. Choosing adoption with an abusive fa...

Are You a Survivor of Intimate Partner Violence? Here are Some of Your Remedies

If you are a victim of IPV, here are some of the legal...

Domestic Violence and Child Custody in Illinois

If you are living with domestic violence and worried about what it means for you and your children, you are not alone. You may be wondering whether the court will believe you, whet...

Understanding domestic violence: experts point to early warning signs

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Just 12 days after a Shreveport man killed seven children and a cousin and injured three others, experts say the case highlights how domestic violence can...

The Myths That Silence Male Victims of Family Violence

Men experience intimate partner violence at rates that would shock most people. The post The Myths That Silence Male Victims of Family Violence appeared first on The Good Men Proj...

Orthopedists face barriers in intimate partner violence screening

Intimate partner violence, defined as abuse or aggression that occurs in an intimate relationship, affects millions of people in the United States each year, according to the CDC.I...

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two deadly domestic violence cases, one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers, have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention reso...

How Childhood Maltreatment Elevates the Risk of Experiencing Domestic Abuse Later in Life

A groundbreaking study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has unveiled profound insights into how childhood maltreatment imprints psychological vulnerabilities that...

Why Some Victims of Child Abuse Repeat What Was Done to Them

Those who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood often repeat this behavior with their own children or partners. Here's why this may occur.

Domestic violence cases on the rise

An Unthinkable Extreme of Domestic Violence: Killing Multiple Relatives

The Shreveport, La., slaying of eight children was an example of what experts call family annihilation.

When Children Witness Domestic Violence

Infants, toddlers, and children under six are much more likely than older kids to witness domestic violence. How do they make sense of it?

‘Not a silent crime’: Deadly month of domestic violence highlights danger in Clark County

During a panel discussion hosted by SafeNest, Henderson Police Chief Reggie Rader said the problem has persisted since his early days as an officer with the Metropolitan Police Dep...

Domestic violence advocates push for action after Harris County killing leaves children hiding

According to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Harris County has received between 45,000 and 50,000 domestic violence calls annually over the past three years. Advocates say reduci...

In abusive relationships, the end can be the most dangerous part

Two tragedies, in Virginia and Louisiana, highlight the peril that some women and children face during divorce or separation. [...] Read More... from In abusive relationships, the...

Identifying Abusive and Coercive Control and What to You Can Do

Control is not always obvious—it can develop gradually and be mistaken for care or concern. The post Identifying Abusive and Coercive Control and What to You Can Do appeared first...

The Alarmingly Common Reality Of Men Killing Their Partners And Children

Shootings like the ones carried out by Justin Fairfax and Shamar Elkins happen at least once a day in the U.S.

‘The home never felt safe, it was always his’ – domestic violence survivor tells how how rehousing changed her life

“It’s like coming out of war,” Mary* said about surviving 18 years of domestic violence.

Behind Closed Doors: A Look Inside Violence and Homicide Amongst Pregnant Women of Color

Understand the alarming link between intimate partner violence and pregnancy-related homicides and the unique risks faced by peripartum women. The post Behind Closed Doors: A Look...

Marriage 911: Don't Ignore Verbal Abuse!

It hurts to hear couples speak to each other rudely in public (at the grocery store) and in private (in my couples programs). Verbal abuse kills relationships—unless you fix it.

Not covered: Domestic Violence Act loophole leaves unmarried couples vulnerable

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Malaysia’s main law on domestic violence does not protect everyone facing abus...