Category Archives: Domestic Violence
What Impact Does Christianity Have On Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is everywhere. It impacts males and females, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, education level, or economic status. How about religion? Does it affect who suffers from domestic violence? The research reveals some interesting answers. Statistics on Domestic Violence Every minute of every day, 20 people experience physical abuse at the hands… Read More »
Domestic Violence And Senior Citizens
Imagine it’s your grandmother. She’s subjected to violence—sexual, physical, verbal, emotional—on a regular basis. Or perhaps it’s a beloved uncle who’s battered around in his own home. While it’s difficult to imagine that the most vulnerable among us are being abused, the fact of the matter is that it happens more often than any… Read More »
Intimate Partner Violence Among Transgender Individuals In Florida
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a monumental public health concern in Florida, impacting survivors and their families in astonishingly disturbing ways. Behaviors that result in psychological, sexual, or physical damage to their partners often cause trauma that is deep and lasting. When aggression is piled on top of the safety issues that transgender individuals… Read More »
What You Didn’t Know About Domestic Violence
Three million. That’s how many times domestic violence is reported every single year. That’s 20 people who endure physical abuse every minute of every day—abuse that is delivered by an intimate partner or spouse. The tragic fact is that one out of every three women and one out of every four men will experience… Read More »
Beware Of Abusive Dating Relationships
There’s nothing more exhilarating than a whirlwind romance! When your partner makes you feel like you’re the center of the universe, it’s impossible to resist falling in love! And why would you want to if you are being saturated with love and devotion? No reason—unless, of course, there’s more to your story… Common Characteristics… Read More »
Yes, The Chance For Domestic Violence Is Higher During Super Bowl Sunday
It’s just a game, right? Superbowl Sunday stirs up some pretty extreme emotions in people, and, for some, those emotions can lead to violence. Households throughout America may face frightening moments of ferocity. What’s Behind the Violence The game is supposed to be about good old competition. Master class athletes, brilliant strategizing—what more could… Read More »
Employer Requirements Relating To Domestic Violence
Looking back, you suppose you should have noticed the signs: your significant other was extremely jealous and suspicious of you when you were out of his sight; arguments resulted in name-calling and threats; you felt emotionally manipulated when the two of you didn’t see things the same way. Nonetheless, you stuck it out, because… Read More »
Holiday Domestic Violence
For many of us, the holidays are a time to celebrate the bounty of the season. We bask in the warmth of family and friends, good food, children’s laughter, and sparkling lights. This idyllic picture, however, is nothing close to the reality many face during the season of festivities. If you live with an… Read More »
Domestic Violence And Your Pets
We know that domestic violence is primarily about control. And what better way to control someone than to threaten their loved ones—particularly if those loved ones are pets who can’t report the abuse. The emotional devastation of seeing a defenseless, innocent animal harmed in retaliation or to gain the upper hand in a relationship… Read More »
Trauma Bonding: Why Some Victims Stay In Abusive Relationships
Why stay in an abusive relationship? The question has been asked by families and friends of abuse victims over the decades. It seemingly makes no sense for anyone to opt to continue giving abusive individuals more and more opportunities for cruel and/or violent acts. What gives? Trauma Bonding It may seem hard to believe,… Read More »