Domestic violence victims are experiencing perilous times. Sheltering in place because of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has intensified the sufferings of adult victims in a violent household, reported the Oakland Post. Women speak of their … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence 15 Percent of Violent Crime
Intimate partner violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime. “The key question concerns the relationship between threats and actual violence,” reported the Wall Street Journal on a new study of domestic violence. “To me, threats are … [Read more...]
Going against the machismo culture against women
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto honored Women’s Day this March by urging an assault against the machismo culture that generates violence against women. Pena Nieto urged the eradication of “a deeply rooted machista culture (that) ultimately and … [Read more...]
Domestic violence advocate speaks at Restorative Justice symposium
Forgiveness is a key component of healing from abuse and achieving a successful life. And lawsuits can be an alternative to prison sentences, speakers told a Restorative Justice (RJ) Symposium at San Quentin State Prison. Guest speaker Tracy … [Read more...]