NOTE: This post differs from DVSN’s normal blog content in several ways. It is an extensive exploration of both professional accomplishments and quite personal details in the life of DVSN’s Executive Director, Jacquelin Apsler, who only agreed to this profile if it...
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...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM). It is a time to shine a light on abuse and to educate the public about this extremely damaging and all-too-prolific issue. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about domestic violence that can compound the...
