Trauma and Dating Violence Common Among Troubled Teens

Sexual abuse is any type of sexual activity to which you have not consented.  It may involve pressure to consent, the use of force, violence, or bodily injuries.  Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and not being able to truly consent to sexual activity is considered sexual assault as well. Stalking is a [...]

Battered Woman Syndrome: What Are The Characteristics?

According to Dr. Lenore E. Walker, a prominent expert on battered women, a woman must experience at least two complete battering cycles before she can be labeled a “battered woman”. The cycle has three phases. First the tension-building phase, followed by the explosion or acute battering incident, then the calm, loving respite- often referred to [...]

When It’s Good, It’s Very Good, But When It’s Bad….

When It’s Good, It’s Very Good… Some people are in abusive relationships. They say they stay because when it’s good, it’s very good. Unfortunately, when it’s bad, it is also very bad. So, some people weigh the good against the bad and it seems to come out even. Not so. Abusive relationships must be [...]

Violence Begins at Home?

Most of you reading this statement, ‘violence begins at home’, would be shocked. But this is one unbelievable fact. No matter how hard you try to overlook this statement, it will still remain the forbidden truth. Whether you accept it or not that solely depends on your opinion. In each and every abusive household, [...]

How Does Battered Woman Syndrome Affect Children.

What effect does Battered Woman Syndrome have on children? An authoritative study states that children who witness domestic violence but at not battered themselves show behavioral and emotional problems similar to those experienced by physically abused children and may also suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome later. One study states that witnessing violence between [...]

Teens Dating Abusive Relationship

It is not new. Generations before the same issue. Indeed, many couples, but the same thing on a daily basis. But in February this year, domestic violence was again, as singer Chris Brown violated his musical partner and girlfriend Rihanna. Much has been said as to what the couple to do and leave. It [...]

Why a Woman may Choose to Stay in an Abusive Relationship- 16 Reasons

A woman may stay in an abusive relationship longer than is necessary for the following reasons: To avoid the stigma of divorce. Many societies in the developing world consider divorce a cultural taboo; because of this, some women will rather endure abusive relationships than leave the marriage. She keeps hoping the husband would change [...]

Security for Domestic Violence Victims

If you or someone you love is the victim of domestic violence, you understand fear and terror. The typical victim stays with an abuser for a variety of reasons that are unique to the relationship. However, the most dangerous time for a victim is when she (or he) decides to leave the abuser. If [...]

Teen Dating Violence And Abuse

Violent and abusive relationships can happen in any age group; however, teens face a unique set of challenges. Young teens may not know who to turn to get help or may think their mate’s jealousy and possessiveness are just more signs of “true love.” Teenage dating is not always an innocent phase of life [...]

Early Warning Signs of Domestic Violence – The Walking Time Bomb

Jasmine Fiore probably did not see it coming until it was way too late. Like so many others before her when the former swimsuit model attempted to end the relationship she paid the ultimate price. According to statistics when a woman attempts to leave an abusive relationship the danger to her increases dramatically. During [...]

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