Battered Women And America’s Secret Shame

It’s effortless to be smug and protected in our own preconceptions about our country and culture. We’re, in the end, America – that shining city with a hill, as Ronald Reagan called it. That beacon of existence, liberty and justice for all. That bastion of freedom and equality inside a world filled by extremism, socialism [...]

Spousal Abuse, and Now the Rest of the Story

 Spousal abuse is an ever growing problem for women today all over the world. It is a continuous problem which sometimes ends in serious injury and even death.  There are many shelters for battered women across the nation, all of which are doing a great job and are being operated by people who really [...]

Understanding Domestic Violence

Domestic violence used to be kept very quiet, it was almost a taboo subject, but now it’s very open and is a very serious crime. It only used to be women that suffered domestic violence, but now more and more men are coming forward because, they have violent partners. It’s not just physical abuse [...]

Domestic Violence Facts: The Affect Of Domestic Violence On The Workplace

No woman should live in fear, uncertainty, or receive physical or mental abuse from another individual.Many women suffer the consequences of domestic violence and are at a loss as to what to do or where to go. They often hide signs of abuse from friends, family, and coworkers, and the situation worsens out of [...]

How to Recognize Verbal Abuse – The Top 10 Signs of Abuse

Verbal abuse, or mental abuse, is passed on like a life-threatening disease throughout the family.  We choose mates, places of employment and friends based upon family patterns of familiarity.  No one ever intends to become verbally abusive, but it happens more often than we care to admit. • If you are unable to sustain a [...]

Domestic Abuse Law in New York

In New York, domestic violence or domestic abuse includes physical abuse, mental abuse, and emotional abuse. Who can be involved in domestic abuse? Domestic abuse is a family law issue, and sometimes a criminal law issue, involving anyone who is a family or household member. Household and family members include spouses, children, people related [...]

DISTURBIA: Rihanna and Chris Brown Prove Domestic Abuse Knows No Boundaries?

I was shocked when it was reported that pop star Rihanna had been physically assaulted by boyfriend and fellow celebrity singer, Chris Brown. I listened to the 911 calls and like everyone, was sickened by the photos of her injuries splashed all over the Internet.   Shock turned to sadness and disappointment, however, when [...]

Sexual Assault/Rape Statistics and Prevention

Sexual assault remains a very complex and complicated crime. In many cases the victims have a difficult time proving their case and many times it boils down to one person’s word against another’s. For this reason combined with the physical and mental abuse suffered; crimes like rape continue to go largely unreported. The victim [...]