Domestic Violence During the Holiday Season - Domestic ...
During November and December, stress runs high in most families. Finances are stretched to buy gifts or to travel to see family members. Seeing those family members we don't quite get along with or not being able to see relatives and friends can ... [... more]
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Staying in Your Home - Domestic Violence
Many articles when talking about domestic violence, talk about the victim and children leaving the home. But what if you, like I did, have your abuser removed from your home by police or court order? What should you do and know to keep safe ... [... more]
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Battered Women Syndrome - Domestic Violence
Battered Women Syndrome (or BWS) was first presented in the 1970's as a way to justify when a woman killed her husband because he abused her in some way. One reason why many judges are against pleading guilty by reason of BWS is because BWS ... [... more]
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Intimate Partner Violence Statistics - Domestic Violence
Statistics about intimate partner violence (IPV) vary because of differences in how different data sources define IPV (see Overview section for the CDC definition) and collect data. For example, some definitions include stalking and psychological ... [... more]
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National Domestic Violence Statistics - Domestic Violence
Statistics provided by the Family Violence Prevention Fund. These statistics are mindblowing and sad. - National Domestic Violence Statistics - Domestic Violence is a personally written site at BellaOnline National Domestic Violence ... [... more]
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Life After Abuse - Domestic Violence
I had many supportive people around me and my children. I never sought professional counseling because I had people to talk to, hobbies to take my mind of things, I was going to college, and I began writing here shortly after as well. Yes, you ... [... more]
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The Super Bowl and Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence
Are there more reports of domestic violence during Super Bowl season? Do men really get that angry and violent during a sporting event that would cause them to cause harm to their wife/girlfriends and their children? Some people say this is a ... [... more]
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Domestic Violence Site Map - Domestic Violence
This Site Map is to help you navigate the Domestic Violence site more easily. Signs of Abuse: These are articles to read if you are questioning whether or not you are being abused or if someone you know is being abused. Leaving: Articles that ... [... more]
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Elder Abuse - Causes and Prevention - Domestic Violence
Whether intentional or unintentional, elder abuse is just as bad as child abuse. Most victims of elder abuse can't help themselves and are just trying to enjoy the relaxing time of their lives. What could cause someone to hurt a senior ... [... more]
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Elder Abuse - Signs and Symptoms - Domestic Violence
In my last article, we defined what elders abuse is. This article will cover some of the signs and symptoms of the abuse. There are two major signs to look for when you suspect elder abuse. Often times the abuser and the elder will argue or there ... [... more]
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Stalking - The Effect on the Victim - Domestic Violence
Stalking is a very unpredictable crime. It is hard to know when a stalker will pounce. Stalking can be as simple as following you around to as harsh as causing physical harm to the victim. Some stalkers don't go further then the following and ... [... more]
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A New Year, A New You - Domestic Violence
Yes, the title sounds cliché I know but after being the victim and now survivor of domestic violence, you really can take control of your life and make a new you! Whether you suffered a few months, a few years or even decades of abuse and you are . [... more]
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