Whenever possible I use the term survivor instead of victim. When the abused person survives the abuse and starts down a healing path, I refer to that person as a thriver. When we talk about an abuser, we are clearly naming the behavior. When we talk about an abused person, we are clearly saying what that person experiences.
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Jerome Elam’s story came to my attention just as I am training on the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. He understood the effects of DV on his young mind and chose to get the therapy he needed to create a healthy life.
Child Witness of Domestic Violence (DV) Shares Recovery Read More »
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD IN CASES INVOLVING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; What does this mean for DVOMB Approved Treatment Providers?
Are you ready to respond on July 1, 2013 to Colorado House Bill 13-1259? Read More »
“Child Custody Evaluators Beliefs About Domestic
Violence Allegations” by Daniel Saunders, Ph.D. reveals how five professional groups: custody evaluators, judges, legal aid
attorneys, private attorneys, and domestic violence program workers acquire
knowledge about domestic violence and their beliefs about false domestic
violence allegations.
Domestic Violence and Child Custody Evaluators Beliefs Read More »
NPEIV and Stop Abuse Campaign “call on all survivors, advocates, activists, researchers, practitioners, and abuse-focused organizations and agencies to join them in stopping abuse in America within the next 25 years”.
Stop Abuse Campaign and NPEIV join forces Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Dr. Debra and the Virtual Training Center team.
At this time of the year, I like to pause and appreciate all of you.
You are involved in an honorable work to make a difference in the lives of your clients.
Happy Thanksgiving from our House of Peace to yours Read More »
The Virtual Training Center Fall 2011 schedule is available now.
Domestic Violence Virtual Training Center Fall Courses Read More »
When protective parents reach out for help and put their trust in the systems put in place to protect them and their children, too often they find that trust betrayed.
Protective Parent Trust Betrayed Read More »
Victims of domestic violence have a prominent relationship between their childhood history of victimization and adult victimization. We find many domestic violence victims who relate witnessing domestic violence of their mother. In addition, there is a significant history among domestic violence victims being abused during childhood.
Child witness-victims heal with Transformational Journaling™ Read More »
Lt. Gov. Garcia talked about the impact of a down economy on kids. He noted how poverty impacts kids including the social issues tied to economic downturns. Among these were spousal abuse, and child abuse and neglect.
Kids Count and Effects of Violence on Children Read More »
