People often think that domestic violence means physical hostility—fistfights, shoving matches, hair-pulling, strangulation, or using weapons—injuries that result in visible signs like bruises and broken bones. But that’s not always the case. Abusers aim to control their partners and they can use a range of other behaviors to try to gain this control. They often […]
Archives for February 2017
Dating Violence Awareness Month
Preparations are being made for cards, flowers, candy, balloons and more for this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Yet, are we fully prepared to be sure that these are healthy relationships? February is Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is repeated verbal, physical, or sexual abuse used to frighten, hurt, and control a girlfriend or boyfriend. It […]
