5 Ways You Can Help Victims of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Every October, communities across the country take time to shed light on domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV). This is not only a time to honor survivors and remember lives lost, but also a call to action: each of us has the power to help. If you’ve ever wondered how to support someone experiencing abuse, […]
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 […]
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.
Sexual Assault, Alcohol, and College
Though sexual assault is a widespread problem, college students around the country are experiencing this issue at higher rates than the general population. In fact, sexual violence is more prevalent on college campuses than any other crime. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), college-aged women are twice as likely to be […]