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
Category: Victim Advocacy
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
Domestic Violence Awareness Resources
Below is a list of links to domestic violence related topics, as well as graphic art images. Please use and share any of these resources
Domestic Violence and Why Victims Stay
Given what domestic violence victims experience and the lethality risk they are exposed to at the hands of an abuser, a common question people ask
DV and the Cycle of Violence
by Kelly Glenn One of the reasons domestic violence is challenging to leave or disrupt is that it occurs in a cycle, and depending upon
Domestic Violence: She Is Someone
When we speak of a woman as a victim, we often try to make her relatable, as if it requires that she be more than
5 Things Every Domestic Violence Report Should Include
by Todd Rodes When law enforcement officers respond to domestic violence calls for service, they must consider incident specific dynamics that are different from other
Domestic Violence and 5 Myths about Strangulation
by Kelly M. Glenn Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence, and it’s one of the most misunderstood. Below are five
Domestic Violence and the Signs of Strangulation
by Kelly M. Glenn For a number of reasons, victims of domestic violence often attempt to hide the fact that they are in an abusive
Domestic Violence and the Symptoms of Strangulation
by Kelly M. Glenn For a number of reasons, victims of domestic violence often attempt to hide the fact that they are in an abusive