It’s Time To Take Notice!

New Global Study shows more than a quarter of women have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Peer-Reviewed Publication in The Lancet Background Intimate partner violence against women is a global public health problem with many short-term and...

I Also Want to be an Empathetic Lawyer!

Kate survived three experiences of family violence. The first abusive man in her life was her father, who was both a victim and a perpetrator of family violence. He taught her to tolerate abuse and pander to controlling boyfriends…

Through the Eyes of a Child…

Through the Eyes of a Child… Michael, outwardly, appeared a normal 12-year-old boy. Born just before the turn of the millennium, his upbringing was closely tied to the rise of technology and the internet. He enjoyed staying inside, wrapped up in a blanket, eyes...

Slavery in the Suburbs

Slavery in our suburbs: The matrix of marriage, migration and abuse There are so many aspects of domestic abuse we don’t consider or are not aware of.  Hidden amongst the family unit, societal standards and the matrix of marriage.  Community awareness is crucial,...