Kitty Dukakis, a Beneficiary of Electroshock Therapy, Emerges as Its Evangelist By KATHARINE Q. SEELYEDEC. 31, 2016 Photo Kitty Dukakis and her husband, Michael, a former governor of Massachusetts, last month with a therapy support group at their home in Brookline, Mass. Credit M. Scott Brauer for The New York…

POLITICS Melissa Jeltsen Senior Editor, The Huffington Post Laura Aceves photographed in 2009, holding her niece. Berryville, Arkansas — Two days before she died, Laura Aceves stood on the side of the road and frantically dialed the police for the last time. It was early afternoon and the 21-year-old had…

One New York City nonprofit is trying to make it easier for domestic violence survivors to leave their partners.     Melissa Jeltsen Senior Reporter, The Huffington Post Melissa Jeltsen/Huffington PostA once-homeless domestic violence survivor looks out the window of her apartment building. NEW YORK — Even the baby, at…

When Is It Okay Under HIPAA to Report Domestic Violence? issue of REPORT ON PATIENT PRIVACY, the industry’s most practical source of news on HIPAA patient privacy provisions. A patient presents at a hospital emergency r oom with injuries that she says are from falling down stairs, but the medical…

Her 15 minutes of fame could have launched a national dialogue about domestic abuse. Instead, it was all about dick jokes. 12/22/2016 04:01 am ET | Updated 6 days ago 18k Melissa Jeltsen Senior Reporter, The Huffington Post Melissa Jeltsen/The Huffington PostLorena Bobbitt cut off her husband’s penis in 1993.…

I am so excited that my new novel, Something To Be Brave For, will be out soon.  My publisher, Endeavour Press, is working on the exact release date but it will be early 2017! I will keep all of my Priscilla Bennett fans posted. The book is dedicated to all…

NFL’s Ray McDonald Terrifying Video In Dom. Violence Case     12/28/2016 12:45 AM PST EXCLUSIVE THE SHOWDOWNTMZSports.com TMZ Sports has obtained footage of the terrifying 2015 standoff between ex-NFL player Ray McDonald and the mother of his child … video that was at the center of his domestic violence…

Even smart, strong women can become victims. Six women share how they went from feeling helpless and crazy to seeing the truth of emotional abuse. By Ginny Graves     Emmy Allen* was pushing her 1-year-old daughter in a housewares-store cart when her husband, who’d wandered off to “pick up some…

The Child Witness to Violence Project (CWVP) is a therapeutic, advocacy, and outreach project that focuses on the growing number of young children who are hidden victims of domestic and community violence and other trauma-related events. CWVP is staffed by a multi-cultural staff of social workers, psychologists, early childhood specialists, a consulting…

Columbus Short is locking up his spot on Santa’s nice list by giving back to families of battered women … despite being accused of domestic violence himself. Columbus partnered with women’s shelter Elizabeth House to hand out Christmas gifts to abused women and their families at the building itself and…

Domestic violence victim: ‘Christmas became this shocking, horrible day’ As charity Women’s Aid warns that domestic violence increases over Christmas, writer Jaspreet tells Radhika Sanghani what it was like to be violently abused at the age of 22. 11 0 1 12 Email Domestic violence rates rise over Christmas Photo: Getty…

Help Is Available If you or someone you know needs child witness to violence information or resources, you may want to contact one or more of the following programs: AWAKE (Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergency) Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue Gardner House 812 Boston, MA 617-355-4760 The Child…

How many children witness the abuse of their mothers? Studies show that 3-4 million children between the ages of 3-17 are at risk of exposure to domestic violence each year. U.S. government statistics say that 95% of domestic violence cases involve women victims of male partners. The children of these…

“Real Housewife” Hollman on conquering domestic violence 0 Comments for this article Having a place in “The Real Housewives of Dallas” cast has changed Stephanie Hollman’s world. The reality TV star grew up in a small sheltered town in Oklahoma and told CBS that she’s never experienced drama before the…

Come to think of it, depending on how badly your nose has been smashed, you may need plastic surgery, though you don’t imagine Claude would be your first choice for the job. He seems more disposed to destroying your looks than saving them, which is puzzling, because he cares so…

Depp reportedly owes about $1 million in legal fees and costs. 12/22/2016 12:47 pm ET Julia Brucculieri Entertainment Writer, The Huffington Post C Flanigan via Getty ImagesAmber Heard and Johnny Depp at the Art of Elysium 2016 Heaven Gala in California in January, 2016.  The saga that is Amber Heard…

10 Facts About Teen Dating Violence – Teen Dating Abuse Statistics Girls as Young as Eleven Report Incidents of Violence and Abuse in Relationships Ads Abuse Domestic Violence Healthy Facts Statistics Emotional Child Abuse Toxic Relationship Signs Teenagers Healthy Relationships By Linda Lowen Women’s Issues Expert Unhealthy relationship behaviors often…

Domestic violence services prepare for spike in incidents over holiday period Extra counsellors deployed as service providers brace for a rise in people seeking to leave abusive relationships Disgruntled parents whose access to children is cut off become resentful and angry over the Christmas and New Year period, making it…

Posted: Dec 21, 2016 1:05 PM EST Updated: Dec 21, 2016 1:43 PM EST Written By Zack Briggs Lifting Christmas spirits at the Gospel Rescue Mission Posted: Dec 21, 2016 1:05 PM EST Updated: Dec 21, 2016 1:43 PM EST Written By Zack Briggs Christmas is a day to be…

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. The celebs below suffered domestic violence at the hands of someone close to them. 1. Rihanna Rihanna was beaten by former boyfriend Chris Brown, resulting in physical injuries that required her to be hospitalized. 2. Tina Turner Ike Turner notoriously beat wife and singer…

Being rich and famous shouldn’t absolve you.   Zeba Blay Voices Culture Writer, The Huffington Post Jason LaVeris via Getty Images For the first time in over twenty years, Dre was forced to address his violence against women, including beating music journalist Dee Barnes in 1992, and allegedly physically abusing fiancée Michel’le…

Youngsters at one refuge have written and produced a song, which they have released on iTunes Local musicians have been showing children at the refuge how to play instruments. Photograph: Alamy Sahdaish Pall Every day, Ashram Housing Association’s reducing domestic violence service gets around five calls from the police, statutory…

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Feminist Theory and Domestic Violence Feminist theory in domestic violence emphasizes gender and power inequality in opposite-sex relationships. It focuses on the societal messages that sanction a male’s use of violence and aggression throughout life, and the proscribed gender roles that dictate how men and women should behave in their…

Workplace Violence and Abuse Prevention Prepared by members of the MNA Workplace Violence and Abuse Prevention Task Force Statement of the Problem Violence pervades many aspects of American society as well as the international community. Healthcare facilities known as “caring places”, and once considered immune, are now frequently the site…

Welcome to The National Domestic Violence Pro Bono Directory Please use our Domestic Violence Pro Bono Guide to find pro bono opportunities for you to help in the fight against domestic violence. From filing an order of protection, to doing research for advocacy, to providing legal help to immigrant victims…

Domestic Violence Effects Eased Through Art Susan Meyers is using art to change lives. This University of Minnesota Duluth masters of liberal studies student is leading summer workshops in art therapy for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. “The classes are for women who have many hurdles to overcome,” Meyers…

Gretchen Carlson Has Been Contacted By ‘Over 10,000 Women’ About Sexual Harassment By Chris Ariens on Dec. 15, 2016 – 10:54 AM4 Comments For her Lunch column on FishbowNY this week, Diane Clehane attended the 4th annual gathering of influential and inspirational women assembled by Hearst CCO Joanna Coles at Michael’s.…