Spousal Abuse And Criminal Charges

Being accused of spousal abuse is a very serious matter. A husband or wife who has been arrested for spousal abuse not only faces the possibility of conviction, but also the chance of having his or her personal and professional reputation forever tarnished by criminal charges. A person accused of domestic violence may be found [...]

Teenage Dating Violence: What are the Types of Teenage Dating Violence?

Teenage dating violence is not uncommon; almost a third of teens in the U.S. experience some type of abuse in their relationships. It follows the typical patterns that adult abusive relationships follow with repeated violence which gets worse every time. The abuser feels remorse and says they are sorry with promises to change, but [...]

Teen Dating Violence

Teens are frequently verbally, physically, and sexually abused in their dating relationships in attempts by their partners to gain power and maintain control.  The victims sometimes cannot recognize the abuse because the examples from their homes, peers, and the media have been abusive as well, and they think it is normal behavior.   At [...]