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Self Defense for Women
Self defense products and classes for women along with proper defensive techniques will help insure personal safety from threats, physical abuse, and violent aggression.
Why Does a Woman Stay in a Violent Relationship?
When a woman leaves an abusive relationship, it does not mean that the violence will end. In fact, the violence and the risks to her and her children often escalate.
Understanding the Cycle of Violence
Many people don't realize that abusive episodes follow a pattern. Being able to identify the characteristics of each phase is the first step towards breaking the cycle.
Recession Triggers Rise in Domestic Abuse
The Calgary Women's Shelter has reported a dramatic increase in the occurrence of domestic abuse, and lays the blame for this on the recession.
Chris Brown, Rihanna and Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence remains a problem in America. We need to take it more seriously.
Domestic Violence - Rihanna and Chris Brown
Recent reports of physical abuse between pop stars Rihanna and Chris Brown have fueled discussions about domestic violence. Should you ever take back an abuser?
Battered Husbands
Men suffer from domestic violence as well. Read more to learn about male victims of domestic violence and what you can do to get help.
Male Victims of Domestic Violence
Men who are abused by women often suffer in silence. In addition to the shame shared by many women victims of domestic violence, men must overcome gender stereotypes.
Counseling Strategies
Effective counseling techniques for counselors working in battered womens' shelters.
I Can't Take The Pain!
Domestic violence is taking on a not so new turn. More men are stepping forward and admitting that they have been victims of abuse.