Allowances For Victimized Women From Rural Areas

United States government statistics revealed the most grueling picture: one in every four women becoming target of domestic violence and approximately 1.3 million women have been physically assaulted by her intimate partner. But women in rural areas facing sexual assault, domestic or other kinds of violence are more vulnerable than their counterparts in cities.
Rural women [...]

Domestic Abuse and Boomers: you Can Make the Break

We’ve all seen headlines about women killed by an intimate partner or the elderly neglected by their children and are horrified by the devastating and insidious problem of domestic abuse. However, we are also relieved that it seems to happen to other people, never anyone we know. Unfortunately, this is not the case. [...]

Systemic Abuse: the Challenge Facing Domestic Abuse Survivors

I lived systemic abuse; I write about it, I know it from the core of my being. But, I never understood it so thoroughly until I was asked to explain it to someone whose life was altered dramatically by it.

What is “systemic abuse?” The word “systemic” is defined as “relating to or referring to the [...]

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 I heard [...]

Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HURTS EVERYONE
 Have you or someone you know been a victim of domestic violence? Recent headlines of domestic violence include Rhianna and Chris Brown, both secular song artists and Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Bishop Thomas Weeks.  This is an indication that domestic violence occurs inside and outside of the church.  Statistics state one [...]

Domestic Violence Victims Have a New Friend

Domestic Violence Victims Have A New Friend
In a survey conducted by the Allstate Foundation National Poll On Domestic Violence, three-quarters of respondents admit  knowing someone who was a victim of domestic abuse. General statistics tell us a full 92% of women say that reducing domestic violence and sexual assault should be at the top of [...]

Domestic Violence And Men Who Kill Their Wives Or Girlfriends

Men who kill their pregnant partners in cold blood are pure unadulterated evil in human form. There are no two ways about this. About 20 per cent of pregnant women who died during their pregnancy were murdered by an intimate partner.
I had to read this a number of times to let it sink in, because [...]

Domestic Violence in California

Hey there,do you know something? domestic violence in California is actually on the rise. It is a cause of concern for any peace loving and law abiding citizen. Posters, media coverage, fact sheets, brochures for victims, sample resolutions and other resources available should be used to call attention to this mind destroying and heart wrecking [...]

Domestic Violence

The newspapers are frequently replete with news about a high-profile domestic violence case where a man or woman is suspected of murdering their wife or husband, with or without a previous history of domestic abuse. How can a person turn from loving and living with a person to beating them up or murdering them? What [...]

Violence and Crime Against Women Must Stop!

Violence and Crime Against Women Must Stop!

In 1994, Legislation was passed which paved the way for the Violence Against Women Act. This Legislation provided $1.6 billion to enhance investigation and prosecution of the violent crimes perpetrated against women. However, the heinous crimes against women continue to increase each year. Preliminary results for the first half [...]

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