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 […]
Course Highlight: Conflict Wise
Nearly three out of four Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic and/or intimate partner violence.
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.