Domestic Violence and Child Custody – From the Frying Pan to the Fire of Family Violence

Can we bring justice to family courts? That’s a highly political question, and I think the answer has more to do with the nature of the human beings behind the system and the misconceptions of those using the system to seek safety. We hear of battered women falling through the cracks of the system [...]

What you Must Know When Seeking Help for Domestic Abuse

The last thing an abused woman needs to hear while seeking safety from domestic violence is that she’s crazy. Unfortunately, however, this may be one of first things she learns from the evaluating mental health professional. The Battered Women’s Movement and Clinical Psychology are as far apart as the North and South Pole. [...]

Your Self-Esteem Is An Important Factor In Staying Safe!

Attitude is a big part of your self-defense arsenal. Attacks on the street can be prevented with a show of confidence and assuredness. You must learn how to carry yourself so that you don’t fit the “mold” of a victim – being and feeling empowered and assured is a great deterrent to would be attackers. [...]

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