When most of us think about the holidays, we think about family. Thanksgiving dinner. Christmas morning. New Year's Eve. Summer cookouts. Long weekends surrounded by the people we love. But for someone living with domestic violence, a holiday can mean something entirely different. It can mean more hours trapped in the house with an abuser.... Continue Reading →
There is one more difficult subject parents need to discuss with their children: cultural beliefs about women and relationships. Around the world—and within families and communities—there are still deeply rooted beliefs that place women beneath men. Some people are raised believing that a man has the right to control a woman, discipline her, silence her,... Continue Reading →
The cycle of domestic violence, often called the Cycle of Abuse, or the cycle of violence , typically follows a repeating pattern with three or four main phases.
October is national domestic violence awareness month
I watched the Good Good Golf commercial, and I have one question: How did this ever get approved? The commercial shows Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark running toward a woman, Alexis Miestowski, and shoving her to the ground after she reaches for a golf driver. Apparently, this was supposed to be funny or edgy advertising.... Continue Reading →
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month today we learn about Power and Control Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control. At The Hotline, our frame of reference for describing abuse is the Power and Control Wheel developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, MN. In the... Continue Reading →
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in domestic partners and families spending more time together at home. Not surprisingly, being in such close proximity for extended periods of time has resulted in higher stress levels. That raises a concern: Are people in the same households more likely to intimidate or physically hurt one another? If domestic... Continue Reading →
I am a survivor and advocate of Domestic Violence. I am so glad I lived and finally ended the cycle of violence. After I finally left my first husband for good, I went to counseling and attended a women’s dv support group to what I call deprogram my brain from all the negativity and abuse... Continue Reading →
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