Domestic violence and children
Domestic violence affects children. All children are affected emotionally by witnessing violence. Children who witness regular acts of domestic (family) violence have greater emotional and behavioural problems than other children. Some of the ... [... more]
Better Health |
Susan Murphy-Milano
Getting Away From Domestic Violence & Staying Safe Defending Our Lives Susan Murphy-Milano [... more]
Random House |
Domestic violence - tips for children
Children who live in a home where there is a lot of violence can be frightened and upset. Violence in the home is always wrong and it's never a kid's fault. These tips might help children learn more about how to stay safe, what to do, types of ... [... more]
Better Health |
Domestic violence - services for women
Every woman and child has the right to be safe. Violence is a crime. Domestic violence has an enormous impact on the physical and mental health of women and children. Families experiencing domestic violence need individual support and access to a ... [... more]
Better Health |
Domestic violence - why men abuse women
The causes of domestic violence include deeply held beliefs about masculinity. Men who abuse members of their family also tend to blame other people, alcohol or circumstances for their violent outbursts. Domestic violence is an under-reported ... [... more]
Better Health |
Domestic violence and women with disabilities
Women with disabilities are more likely to experience domestic violence and for longer periods of time. Women with a disability may find it harder to seek help or defend herself. Sometimes the abuser is also the main carer of a woman with a ... [... more]
Better Health |
More than arguments - domestic violence
Most people argue with other members of their family from time to time. Parents may argue about money, the children and household jobs; children fight about any number of things. Sometimes arguments in families get out of hand and people get ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Kathryn Ann Clarke
Kathryn Ann Clarke has extensive experience in the field of domestic violence. She has worked in the criminal court system for fifteen years, assisting battered women. As a national speaker and instructor, Kathy has trained thousands of police ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Linda Fairstein
Linda Fairstein, one of America's foremost legal experts on crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, ran the Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's Office in Manhattan for more than two decades. Her first novel, It's August in New ... [... more]
Random House |
Domestic violence - tips for women with disabilities
Women with disabilities are more likely to experience violence than other women and for more extended periods of time. There is a wide range of services available to help you. It may be a good idea to get the aid of a trusted relative or friend ... [... more]
Better Health |
|
|
