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Witnessing Domestic Violence Decreases Gray Matter Volume May 10, 2013 . 7 Comments
Children who are exposed to domestic violence are at much greater risk of developing psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD) when compared to children ... Read More
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Why Stalkers Stalk—and What to Do If You’re a Victim
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Being stalked can be paralyzingly frightening. Victims aren’t traumatized just once; they’re perpetually unsettled by attempts at contact and often begin to feel like there’s ... Read More
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Domestic Violence, Both Seen and Felt, Puts Children at Risk April 2, 2013 . 3 Comments
Children who witness violence within their homes are more likely to struggle with psychological and behavioral problems than those who do not witness aggression within their families. Some ... Read More
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Bidirectional Violence Occurs in the Majority of Violent Intimate Relationships April 1, 2013 . 3 Comments
Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs in a large percentage of young adult relationships. Several factors increase the likelihood of IPV, including low socioeconomic status, living in ... Read More
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Socioeconomic Disadvantage Increases Risk of Partner Violence for Women March 26, 2013 . 3 Comments
Intimate partner violence (IPV) takes many forms, including physical violence, emotional abuse, and sexual violence. Research into IPV has explored a variety of factors that influence risk ... Read More
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Super Bowl Sunday: Worst Day of the Year for Domestic Violence? February 1, 2013 . 4 Comments
The claim that domestic violence is at its peak on Super Bowl Sunday has been repeated so often that it’s widely accepted as fact. It certainly jives nicely with popular ideas about the ... Read More
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Teachers Can Help Student Victims of Domestic Abuse, with Resources January 14, 2013 . 5 Comments
School is often the only safe place for young children who live with domestic violence. Witnessing or being exposed to physical abuse can have a significant impact on the well-being of ... Read More
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Do Partners Contemplate Murder More than Divorce? January 4, 2013 . 4 Comments
The new movie This is 40 has a lot of people talking. It is not only crass and funny, but also controversial. The two main characters in the movie reveal that they have secretly fantasized ... Read More
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The Case of Rihanna: Why Do Domestic Abuse Victims Return to Their Abusers? January 1, 2013 . 9 Comments
If you are one of the few individuals who do not tweet or blog, you may not be aware that Rihanna and Chris Brown have recently reunited. The fact that he violently assaulted her three ... Read More
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Interpersonal Violence Affects Men and Women in Similar Ways December 31, 2012 . 12 Comments
Some statistics suggest that women are more likely than men to be the victims of intimate partner sexual assault. Date rape, sexual assault, and even stalking are highly concerning issues ... Read More
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Intimate Partner Violence Leads to Problem Behavior in Children December 7, 2012 . 8 Comments
Intimate partner violence (IPV) takes many forms, including physical violence, emotional abuse, and sexual violence. Witnessing this type of behavior can result in deleterious outcomes ... Read More
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With a Little Help, Trauma Survivors Can Overcome Relationship Barriers November 26, 2012 . 11 Comments
Childhood trauma, such as abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and abandonment, can impact a child’s ability to form positive relationships later in life. The way a child copes with trauma ... Read More