Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Narcissism and Domestic Violence
Do you find yourself sometimes wondering if you’re going crazy? It doesn’t seem to matter the context: you experience events in one way, and your partner informs you that you’re dead wrong. Maybe it’s time to consider the possibility that you are being manipulated by a narcissist who is more intent on controlling you… Read More »
What to Expect When you Call for Help for Domestic Violence Issues
More than one out of every three women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in this country, with over 20 percent of them being severely harmed. One in four men suffer violence at the hand of a partner. Half of non-binary and transgender individuals suffer abuse, and 37 percent of bisexual men experience domestic violence… Read More »
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Kids
What do children see and hear in a home that is plagued with violence? Is it arguments, threats, and anger? Perhaps fear, weariness, and caution? What about physical destruction of property or attacks on a parent? The impact on children, as you might imagine, can be dramatic. A Search for Support Children experience fear… Read More »
Job Loss and Domestic Violence
If your family has been impacted by the stress of a job loss, you may be struggling with financial obligations, emotional stress, and the frustration of a breadwinner who can no longer provide for the family. All of this can add up to another serious problem in your family: domestic violence. According to research,… Read More »
Domestic Violence: Support Survivors in Your Life With Conversation
Domestic violence occurs everywhere across society. The FBI reports that the number of domestic violence murder victims topped 11,000 in the past five years, and the number of victims who suffer every day in violent relationships exceeds 1.1 million. And in just the past year, over 70,000 teens experienced violence in a relationship. With… Read More »
Toxic Masculinity and Domestic Violence
A question for the ages: what is a real man? Is it the tough guy whose muscles do the talking? The protective figure who never lets on that he’s not sure what to do when a problem arises? The sexy come-on artist who sweeps women off their feet? Whoever or whatever a man is,… Read More »
Domestic Violence: Find a Shelter Near You
As a survivor of domestic violence (DV), you know that your abuser isn’t going to make necessary changes anytime soon, which means that you and your children remain in danger every single day. While the decision to leave home is a weighty one, it’s one that can lead to immense support and access to… Read More »
How ICE Makes Leaving an Abuser More Difficult
A Utah home went up in flames in July with the entire family inside. An angry husband with a history of violence had set it ablaze, fully intending to die along with his wife and children. The family was from Venezuela, and had endured all manner of abuse from the man, but had not… Read More »
NFL Games and Domestic Violence
We know that football fans can get a little excited when their favorite teams are on the field, and sometimes that excitement turns to violence. Videotaped incidents this year at a game between the Chargers and Raiders revealed a brawl that left a man unconscious, as well as a separate incident of a man… Read More »
Domestic Violence During the Holidays
While the holidays bring empathy, peace, and joy for many, survivors of domestic violence know that holiday cheer is not in their fortunes. Sadly, domestic violence (DV) incidents see a surge during the season, filled with trepidation, anger, and pain. Why is this time of year so difficult for many families across the country?… Read More »