Using Threats to Control Others Think about someone or something you love. Then think about how you would feel if someone threatened them with harm. What would you do to keep that from happening? Unfortunately, in their desire to exert control over another individual, abusers frequently use this tactic because they know how effective it […]
What Can We Learn From the Petito Media Frenzy? The mystery surrounding the life and death of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old social media influencer, has captured the imagination of the country. Her death, while undoubtedly a tragedy, has highlighted the chasm between how the American media treats the disappearance of young white women and how […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This year, the national DVAM campaign is #WeAreResilient which reminds survivors of their strength and resiliency. The purpose of DVAM is to spread awareness of the prevalence of domestic violence in the United States; according to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will […]
Controls Who I See = Domestic Abuse October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, we engage in conversations about the different types of abuse that are often overlooked, yet extraordinarily harmful. These types of abuse are often ignored because they are not physical violence. We launched an awareness campaign that includes newspaper ads, […]
