Breaking the Link: Bullying and Future Violence
According to historic research, men who recalled being frequent bullies in school were four times more likely to physically abuse their partner compared to men who reported never bullying in school (Espelage et al., 2011). That same study linked “bullying others at school” with perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV), and concluded that individuals prone […]
How High-Risk Behaviors Can Contribute to Relationship Violence
It’s no surprise that individuals who struggle with alcoholism or substance abuse tend to have a harder time controlling their anger. When someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, their inhibitions are lowered, and it is harder for them to control their actions. They are more likely to react in violent ways or […]
NO MORE’s 7th Annual Challenge: Change Happens Here
NO MORE’s seventh annual NO MORE Week is March 8-14, 2020. The goal of NO MORE is to bring awareness about sexual violence and to end domestic violence and sexual assault.
Domestic Violence: Education and Intervention
Domestic violence is an epidemic that affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, race, religion, or nationality. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in some cases, even death. The devastating physical, emotional, and mental consequences of domestic violence cross generations and last a lifetime.