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Images of Diddy apparently attacking Cassie and of French President Macron being shoved in the face reveal our blind spots about domestic violence.
By definition, domestic violence stems from power and control, and while every case may look different, the number of people who report experiencing domestic violence is staggering.
But domestic violence experts point to complicating, often unseen factors. Abuse can have psychological consequences, and abusers often attempt to wield power over their victims.
Ferris described the Duluth Power and Control Wheel, a model that shows techniques abusers use to control their partner, such as using coercion, threats and controlling finances.
A new study led by the University of South Florida reveals opioid control policies may offer broader public health benefits, including reducing instances of domestic violence. As policymakers ...
While discussions of typical work-life policies and practices—such as childcare and flexibility—arise frequently, domestic violence silently disrupts work-life balance.
There are several ways a person using violence may exploit their own substance use, or that of those around them, to gain more power. This is sometimes called ‘substance use coercion’.
The bill passed by the State Legislature earlier this year said domestic abusers are "weaponizing" the growing remote control technology to harass, stalk and threaten survivors of domestic violence.
“A lot of the signs of domestic violence are major control. That is the main object of domestic violence, power and control. When that person tells you who you can talk to, who you can’t talk to, ...
Domestic violence can take many forms—physical abuse, sexual abuse, rape, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation, threats of violence. Any situation in which one partner wields ...
An expert with the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition spoke about early warning signs after a West Jordan father allegedly set his home on fire, killing everyone.