Domestic Violence Articles

My Adversity, My Son

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
I watched "Hawthorne" on TNT tonight. One of the story lines was about a woman who came into the ER with a broken arm and during the examination she was discovered to have many bruises ...

More Teenagers are Being Exposed to Violence

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Exposure to interpersonal violence is taking a toll on adolescent America. A study has found that roughly 16 percent of boys and 19 percent of girls may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive ...

Why Do Abused Victims Stay?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
It can be difficult for many people to understand why a person would stay in an abusive relationship. But there are many reasons. Strong emotional and psychological forces keep the victim tied to the abuser. ...

Domestic Violence: Where to Seek Help

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
If you think you are in an abusive relationship, you can go to a number of people for help. Be careful, however, to keep your search a secret from your abuser. If your abuser ...

Domestic Violence Doesn’t Discriminate

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Psychological abuse can be hard to recognize because it doesn’t produce physical scars. Yet many women agree that it is actually much harder to bear than physical abuse, according to Elaine Weiss, Ed.D. of the ...

Who Are the Victims of Domestic Violence?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Domestic violence can happen in any relationship, regardless of ethnic group, income level, religion, education or sexual orientation. Abuse may occur between a married people, or between an unmarried people living together or in a ...

Symptoms of Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Abusive relationships have a powerful psychological impact on the victims. Victims of an abusive relationship may experience some of the following emotions and behaviors: Agitation, anxiety and chronic apprehension Constant state of alertness that makes it difficult ...

Steps to Address Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Break the Silence Victims should talk to family, friends, neighbors or co-workers about the domestic violence they experience. It may be helpful to call a domestic violence hotline for information, referrals and support. Develop a Safety Plan When ...

Domestic Violence Organizations and Resources

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Hotlines There are local, state and national support systems available to help victims of domestic violence. They can help with housing, legal information, welfare, treatment and counseling. For a list of local and state domestic violence ...

Self Quiz: Am I in an Abusive Relationship?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Below are some questions and checklists to help you determine if you are in an abusive relationship. Answer the questions honestly. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you may be a ...

The Common Pattern of Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
In 1979, psychologist Lenore Walker found that many violent relationships follow a common pattern or cycle. The entire cycle may happen in one day or it may take weeks or months. It is different for ...

Men as Victims of Abuse in Heterosexual Relationships

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
While it occurs far less often than men battering women, women sometimes batter their male partners. How often women abuse men is the subject of much debate. Studies report that women are victims of domestic violence ...

What Is Domestic Violence?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Domestic violence is when one partner in an intimate relationship abuses the other. The abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional or a combination of all three. Physical abuse can include very aggressive acts, such as beatings ...

The Physical and Emotional Injuries of Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
All victims of domestic violence can be physically and emotionally injured. However, because of general strength differences between men and women, women are six to seven times more likely to receive serious physical injuries than ...

Understanding Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Domestic violence, or violence in the family unit, with women and children as primary victims, is a major public health problem. Domestic violence constitutes a pattern of abusive behavior that includes the use or threat of ...

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