Domestic violence doesn’t just appear out of nowhere when a person becomes an adult and enters into a relationship. Read more…
Domestic violence is a topic so often in the news, that most of us just assume that we know everything we need to know about it. But it’s always a good idea to go back to the basics and remind ourselves of some of the fundamental realities of the problem. Read more…
I know it’s been said before, but we need to keep saying it. Read more…
This is an amazing post Kimberly for two reasons. First, the art image is incredible. Second, it explores several intriguing concepts including the idea that for many young women in our media saturated, hyper-objectified culture,
How objectification silences women – the male glance as a psychological muzzle
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I can get behind that.
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h/t Pam Platt
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When talking about the issue of domestic violence and the pressing need to address the lack of resources and services for those who fall victim to it, it’s also important to give space to the good news when you come across it. Interestingly the awareness rally was held in a Christian Church in Kansas. I guess there is hope that evangelical Christians are beginning to embrace social justice.
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I have to say that I agree entirely with this post. Domestic violence is oh so funny!
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A woman decides to take her kids and escape from a domestic violence situation. She does not have any financial resources. Would you care to lay odds on her chances? Read more…
Just the two days ago I was in a conversation with a friend of mine and pointed out that the concept of Unheard Voices doesn’t mean that people that are abused, oppressed, or marginalized aren’t displaying the courage to speak out. It means that we, as a society, aren’t hearing them. Read more…
“Native American women experience the highest rate of domestic violence of any ethnicity in the United States” Read more…
