Domestic violence may be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior from one intimate partner to another. There are many forms of domestic violence, such as physical abuse,...
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Can I Sue My Ex for Emotional Distress?
Relationships can cause severe emotional distress when the partners disagree or separate. In some cases, the emotional distress could be caused by abuse or...
How Dating Violence Victims Can Use Social Media for Help
Dating violence is unfortunately common, affecting millions of teenagers and young adults in the United States. According to the CDC, about one in twelve teens have...
Do You Suspect Your Teen Is in a Violent Dating Relationship? Here Are Five Things You Can Do To Help
Being a parent of a teen in a serious relationship is never easy. A parent’s worry increases when they suspect their child is in an unhealthy relationship with an...
Understanding Trauma Triggers and Trigger Responses Caused by Domestic Violence
Domestic violence causes physical, mental, and emotional stress. If it’s severe enough, this stress can cause your body and mind to change.
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Dating Violence and Firearms: What You Need to Know
Most people do not know that domestic violence laws in California apply to people in dating relationships. But if someone commits or gets accused of battery against a...
What Are the 7 Warning Signs That Could Possibly Lead to Dating Violence?
Dating violence is far too common. By some estimates, 33% of women and 25% of men have been assaulted by a dating partner or spouse. If you add in sexual assault and...
Gaslighting: How to Recognize Your Teen Partner’s Manipulative Behavior
Gaslighting is a common manipulative behavior in a relationship. Unfortunately, it is not limited to adult relationships. Teenagers can also be involved in toxic,...
How to Know If I’ve Suffered from Violence While Dating?
Sadly, dating violence is very common in the U.S. About 40% of women have experienced dating violence by the time they reach college. While anyone can experience dating...
Steps to Take If You’ve Been the Victim of Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence is more common than some realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 11 female high school students reports being the...