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
Category: Domestic Violence
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
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
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