Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Men are Victims of Domestic Violence, too
When men experience domestic violence (DV), they often have some complications to work out. Who can they tell without being viewed as a liar or a wimp? How can they get the help they need? It’s a serious issue, because without question, men do wind up on the receiving end of family violence more… Read More »
Addressing a National Crisis: Domestic Violence
Husbands and boyfriends kill women to the tune of around 10,000 times every single year in this country. In fact, over half of all women who are murdered die at the hands of current or former partners. And physical abuse is not limited to men’s attacks on women. Both genders suffer such violence, with… Read More »
Domestic Violence is a Crime
If you have suffered domestic violence, you likely have experienced an array of feelings, from isolation and fear to guilt and shame. But what you may not fully comprehend is that domestic violence is a crime, and if a perpetrator has subjected you to any of a whole list of crimes, you could get… Read More »
Dating Violence is Domestic Violence
Whatever you think you may know about domestic violence, you may not realize that dating violence folds up into the umbrella of domestic violence, and many teens and young adults deal with it every day. Facts Worth Knowing For those who believe the problem is being overstated, consider these statistics: Dating violence is a… Read More »
Domestic Violence is not the Victim’s Fault
If you are being victimized in your own home, you may be experiencing a slew of emotions in addition to fear of your abuser. Perhaps you feel some measure of guilt because your attacker has told you so many times that the abuse is all your fault. That leads to feelings of shame and… Read More »
Children and Domestic Violence
Many people envision domestic violence as physical assaults occurring between adults. While that encompasses a large chunk of domestic violence incidents, it by no means accounts for all of it. The fact is, Florida law defines domestic violence as any criminal behavior that leads to the injury or death of any family member at… Read More »
Looking At Domestic Violence In A New Way
Survivors of domestic violence (DV) come from all backgrounds, religions, and races. They come from wealthy families and from those that are economically disadvantaged. The majority are female, but males are among the battered, as well. Survivors may be straight or LGBTQ+. Some abuse since they were small children, and consistently chose relationships that… Read More »
Domestic Violence Has A Long History
Many believe that our society is becoming more violent as it ages. But the fact of the matter is that violence has been around since the dawn of time. Violence within families, too, has been well-documented in ancient societies, as well as modern ones, targeting all sorts of people, but primarily directed toward women… Read More »
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 »