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Domestic Violence and Adult Mental Health Diagnoses
Shortly after a domestic violence incident, there are significant increases in mood, depression, sleep, and anxiety disorders (Bhuller et al., 2024). While mental health diagnoses
Domestic Violence and Employment Earnings
A study of reported cases of domestic violence over a 22-year period revealed that domestic violence is linked with a 4% decrease in employment and
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or DVAM. The theme for 2025 is “With Survivors, Always.” Feel free to download and share the graphic below
FREE GRAPHIC: Knowledge is Only Potential Power
Knowing without doing is like spending spending money on all of the ingredients for a great meal and never making it. It’s a waste of time, thought, energy, and even money. At some point, we have to feel confident that we know enough to take action. You’ve invested in yourself, so don’t just think about doing something with that knowledge – act on it.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of vision and action; yet, he reminds us that it doesn’t take great feats of progress to
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Thank you to the men and women who serve our communities, working to keep individuals, families, and businesses safe. We are grateful for the sacrifices
Domestic Violence as Familial Abuse
by Todd Rodes and Kelly Glenn Domestic violence is most often thought of as violence between spouses or intimate partners; however, it actually includes a
Forensic Nurses Week
Forensic Nurse Examiners, or FNEs, are a specially trained type of nurse who objectively evaluates patients that present to a medical facility or advocacy center
Burden of Proof in the Criminal Justice System
by Kelly Glenn Burden of proof, also known as standard of proof, is used in both the criminal and civil justice systems to set levels