Witnessing Domestic Violence: Implications for Child Custody
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
When people think of domestic violence, their minds turn to violence between intimate partners. Not everyone considers the impact on the family’s children. We all know that some children are subjected to domestic violence directly, but what happens if a child witnesses domestic violence carried out against a family member? 85 percent of all children […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: What is Battered Woman Syndrome, and how can you help?
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
Battered Woman Syndrome is recognized in the psychological community as a subcategory of post-traumatic stress disorder. Women experiencing this syndrome often show shame, guilt or a false sense of responsibility for the abuse they have endured, in addition to typical PTSD symptoms; so, it is typically treated as a more complex form of PTSD. Women […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: Resources for Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
There are many reasons that someone facing domestic violence may remain in an abusive environment, be it from a romantic partner, close friend or a family member. In fact, people in the midst of an abusive relationship might not even be fully aware that what they are experiencing “qualifies” as domestic violence or abuse. This […]
Read More »What’s an Order of Protection, and is it the same thing as a Restraining Order?
Thursday, January 3rd, 2019
An Order of Protection is an Order that either directs the defendant to stay away from you entirely and/or directs them to refrain from certain behavior if they do come around you. These are different from “restraining orders” because they only apply to certain parties and have varying levels of severity. Many people believe you can […]
Read More »What to do if you are being stalked by an estranged spouse or former partner?
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Break-ups and divorces are painful enough to deal with on their own, but if a former partner or estranged spouse is stalking you, it’s time to seek legal action for your own protection and peace of mind. It is difficult to provide a precise definition of stalking. Stalkers typically use several methods to harass victims. […]
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