Domestic violence is often seen as a gendered issue. Women have been subjugated by men throughout history, and men have used violence and coercive control to maintain power over them. To this day, the majority of abuse victims are women and perpetrators men. This is...
Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or age. Certain populations, however, face unique forms of abuse and barriers to support. One such population is older adults, one of the fastest growing demographics in the...
One in four adults in the United States has some type of disability (CDC). Three out of four people with disabilities experience some form of abuse (NCADV). People with disabilities are four to ten times more likely to be victimized than people without disabilities...
It seems obvious from the outside: if you are in a relationship with an abusive partner, you should leave them immediately. While that may be the best course of action for some, there are many significant reasons why it is not always right and/or safe for victims to...
