By: Hannah Jagiri We all know Domestic Violence against women is wrong, but do we really know the long-term effects of Domestic Violence on women? The negative consequences include impairment to a person’s health, long-term damage to children, and harm to communities like job loss and homelessness. …

By- Amanda Hildreth Every year, as many as ten million children and teenagers witness Domestic Violence between their parents or caregivers. The US Department of Justice defines Domestic Violence as a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is performed by one partner to gain or keep power over the other partner…

By- Amanda Hildreth One of the most common types of Child Abuse is Emotional Abuse, which occurs when a caregiver engages in actions or behavior that have a negative impact on the child’s well-being. …

by- Hannah Jagiri Workplace Bullying is the repeated mistreatment of an employee in the workplace. Workplace Bullying can come in several different forms; it can be psychological, verbal, or physical. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, it is estimated that over 48.6 million people are being bullied at work (Workplace Bullying Institute, 2021)…

by- Amanda Hildreth Abuse truly has no age or limits. Financial Abuse is among the top types of Elder Abuse and constitutes over 38,000 cases annually (Tung et al. 2007). …

by- Amanda Hildreth Abuse affects members of the LBGTQIA+ community just as much as those in heterosexual relationships. However, some of the tactics used by the abuser may be different for an LGBTQIA+ Victim. Although the response to LGBTQIA+ Victims’ abuse is improving, the LGBTQIA+ community has been affected by…

by- Hannah Jagiri When people hear Sexual Abuse, it is typically not discussed in the context of marriage. Sexual Abuse can occur even in marriages. Sexual Abuse refers to patterns that are used to manipulate, influence, or control your partner sexually. …

by- Amanda Hildreth “Your story does not define you.” Kim Carpenter, Abuse Refuge Org’s Norm Therapy® Manager and Norm Therapist®, tells us why she chose to practice Norm Therapy® in her inspiring story as an Abuse Survivor, and her desire to help others find their truth and normal. Kim’s Background …

by- Roxanne Guiney One large misconception about eating disorders is that they’re all about weight and the aesthetics of being slender. In reality, they are often a form of Self-Abuse. The person may be using food as a method of punishing themselves, they may abuse themselves because of what they’ve…