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One of the things I am most passionate about is domestic violence advocacy. While I couldn’t personally be a victim’s ...
The Justice Minister has assured the family of the late Jennifer Poole the new domestic violence register will be publicly ...
While intimate partner violence is a widespread problem throughout the U.S., Kentucky has one of the highest rates of ...
Most perpetrators and victims of domestic violence in Kentucky are between the ages of 25 and 39, the annual Domestic ...
Experts said survivors of domestic abuse may have barriers that prevent them from leaving abusive relationships.
Knowing the early warning signs of abuse in relationships can help women, along with health workers and others in their lives ...
Insufficient laws and unequal allocation of resources leave LGBTQ victims of abuse less protected simply because of who they ...
The psychological toll of domestic violence The mental health effects of domestic violence are profound and long-lasting. Survivors often experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, and low self-esteem.
Find more answers here! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic abuse can be defined as any pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control ...
Other forms of violence and abuse are also contributors to domestic violence. “Emotional violence, psychological abuse, financial — and something we see a lot on college campuses now is academic abuse ...
For those currently experiencing or recovering from domestic violence, the Blackburn Center offers a lifeline of support and resources. Their hotline, reachable at 1-888-832-2272, is a testament ...
Over half of all Black women have experienced nonphysical domestic violence. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, “53.8% of Black women had experienced psychological abuse ...