Exposure to Domestic Violence Costs U.S. Government $55 Billion Each Year
The federal government spends an estimated $55 billion annually on dealing with the effects of childhood exposure to domestic violence, ...
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Professor Charts Digital Plan to Fight Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — 31 days of reflection brought about by years of suffering, survivorship and study that ...
Wading into Action at the Intersections, The Case for Bresha Meadows
Photo Credit: Verso Books On July 18th, 2016, 14 year old Bresha Meadows was arrested for shooting her abusive father ...
Why It’s Not So Easy to “Just Get the Hell Out”
One of the many difficult questions survivors of toxic relationships ask themselves is “why is it so hard to leave ...
Helping Pets and People in Crisis
As more research emerges about the link between human welfare and animal welfare, it has become increasingly clear of the ...
The Real Issue with Amber Heard and Johnny Depp
If you have not heard of the celebrity news between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, it has been all over ...
Sanctuary for Families Honored for Assisting Families of Domestic Violence
New York – Sanctuary for Families has been recognized by the International Association for Social Work with Groups, Inc. (IASWG) ...
Violence in my Rear View Mirror
By Tracy Cerff Too often we hear it said that a woman should ‘just leave’ a violent relationship. It is ...
Privilege and Power: The Role of Shame and Self-Awareness
If you are a helping professional, chances are you were trained in self-awareness and learned about its importance. In fact, self-awareness ...
9 Mobile Apps for Social Workers
Add digital skills to the many skill sets we wear as social workers. Our clients are carrying around devices that ...
When Fathers Are Not Engaged We Miss the Bigger Picture in Child Protection
Today, it is common to hear about the rise of domestic violence and children living in poverty who are raised ...
Balancing Punishments With Support Networks for Convicted Athletes
Former New England Patriot, Aaron Hernandez, was convicted of 1st Degree Murder in April 2015 Criminal issues have certainly disgraced ...
ReMoved: A Poignant Short Film on Foster Care
“It’s natural for you to think about how fostering will affect your life. About how hard it will be or ...
Domestic Violence Services for Same Sex Couples
In late June of 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States of America made history by legalizing marriage equality ...
The Image of Domestic Violence
Twenty people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. On the more extreme level, ...
Domestic Violence Survivor Pushes Against the Dark
Driving home at night, she can identify the make of a car from nothing more than the shape of its ...
Intimate Partner Violence: Power and Control in Same Sex Relationships
Glory Johnson and Brittney Griner Over the last few months, we have watched the soap opera called the “Brittney and ...
Online Toolkit for Social Workers to Help Pet Owners in Crisis
Comprehensive guide from the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals covers topics including domestic violence, homelessness, hoarding, illness, among others. A ...
Fighting Violence Against Women Must Become A Top Priority
Violence against women remains one of the most widespread human rights violations which takes place every day, and intimate partner ...
DomesticShelters.org – New Resource for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence
Though it may be the most wonderful time of the year, the Holiday season can be dangerous for individuals and ...
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