Domestic Abuse

House Passes Violence Against Women Act That Leaves Out LGBT, Immigrant Protections

HuffingtonPost.com | Jennifer Bendery | Posted 05.17.2012

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WASHINGTON -- House Republicans on Wednesday passed their bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, despite protests from the White House, m...

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WATCH: Al Franken Weeps On Senate Floor

The Huffington Post | Melissa Jeltsen | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Violence Against Women Act, Video, Violence Against Women, Al Franken Cries, Sheila Wellstone, Al Franken, Domestic Violence, Paul Wellstone, Domestic Abuse, Politics News

Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) broke into tears on Thursday while giving a speech about the Violence Against Women Act. Franken was on the Senate floor ...

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Tackling Shame: 'Shame's Primary Power Is to Make Us Afraid of Being Vulnerable.' Part I

George Molho | Posted 04.24.2012

The beauty of vulnerability is in its expression. Its power resides in embracing it. By being unafraid to be vulnerable you will shrink shame, make a feast of fear and starve insecurities.

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Man Stomped On Girlfriend's Stomach, Allegedly Said She 'Didn't Deserve Baby'

HuffingtonPost.com | Hilary Tuttle | Posted 04.18.2012

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A Minnesota man is charged with attempted murder of an unborn child and domestic assault for allegedly stomping on the stomach of his pregnant on-agai...

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Presidential Citizens Medal Accepts Nominations For First Time Ever

Posted 04.17.2012

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For over 40 years, powerful leaders and everyday Americans alike have been recognized for their outstanding acts of service. That recognition, the ...

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Woman Hid In Woods With Daughters For Two Days To Escape Abuse

The Huffington Post | Hilary Tuttle | Posted 04.13.2012

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A mother and victim of severe domestic abuse went to extremes to flee her husband and free her children from his home. At the end of March, a passe...

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Seeing through the Charm -- Is Your New Love an Abuser?

Ludy Green, Ph.D | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Emotional Abuse, Center for Disease Control, Relationship Abuse, Unhealthy Relationships, Is Your Partner an Abuser?, Relationship Advice, Domestic Abuse, Physical Abuse, Women News

According to the Center for Disease Control, teen dating violence happens more than you may think. Anyone, regardless of education, race, and age, is susceptible to abuse.

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Survivor Starts Nonprofit For Domestic Abuse Victims

Nashua Patch | Posted 04.10.2012

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As a child, Jennifer Wright didn't understand the word "abuse." But she understood very well that the words spewed by her father, to make her feel sma...

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TOUGH LOVE: Woman Allegedly Punches Beau In Face For Not Having Sex With Her

The Huffington Post | Andy Campbell | Posted 04.05.2012

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It was an extreme case of sexual frustration. Inez Nunez, 18, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly punching her boyfriend in the face because he w...

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Circle Of 6 App: Stop Sexual Violence On Campus and Off Before it Happens

Soraya Chemaly | Posted 04.02.2012

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An iphone application, Circle of 6, launched today. The app, the winner of the White House's "Apps Against Abuse" technology challenge, allows users to easily reach a group of six trusted friends.

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Can San Francisco Continue the Fight Against Domestic Violence?

Andrea Shorter | Posted 05.29.2012

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The charges of official misconduct against Ross Mirkarimi are damning. But beyond one politician or one news cycle, there is a long-term danger facing the city's domestic violence strategy.

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Will My Husband Change His Ways?

Agi Smith | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Children of Divorce, Abuse, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Terrorism, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Divorce News

I consider myself a very smart woman in life, just apparently dumb in love. I have a great job, a degree from a good school and two wonderful children. Yet I can't seem to get my marriage right.

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Giving Domestic Violence Victims A Chance To Thrive

Laura Finley | Posted 05.21.2012

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"If I had been any weaker than I am I would have probably committed suicide after talking to the person on the hotline." No human being should feel s...

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A Pakistani Spring Must Find its Roots in its Investment in Women

Anisa Noormohamed | Posted 05.19.2012

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I look to our fellow Muslims in the Middle East for inspiration, where the recent wave of revolutions was fueled by women bloggers, activists and professionals.

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The Struggle to End Violence Against Women Encounters a Road Block

Nancy K. Kaufman | Posted 05.15.2012

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Every single day, three women are killed by husbands or boyfriends. Every year, victims suffer two million injuries. A strong renewal of the Violence Against Women Act is critical.

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Domestic Abuse Cases In North Shore Increase In Bad Economy

Glencoe, IL Patch | Carrie PorterEmail the Author | Posted 05.12.2012

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Judy didn't think she was in an abusive relationship. Her husband didn't hit her and, to most outward appearances, the couple looked happy. Judy d...

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Breaking My Pattern Of Victimization, Violent Relationships, And Domestic Abuse

Jincey Lumpkin | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Gay Guilt, Violence Against Women, Co-Dependency, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Relationship Abuse, Abusive Relationships, Co-Dependent Relationships, Relationship Violence, Lesbian, Violent Relationships, Gay Voices News

I've written about how the pressure to live up to my mother's expectations led me to struggle with suicide after I came out. What I have not talked about is the link I see between the overzealous reprimands I received as a child and my adult choices of violent, co-dependent partners.

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The Islamic Solution To Stop Domestic Violence

Qasim Rashid | Posted 05.05.2012

Read More: Women, Quran, Islam, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Scripture Study, Scripture Commentary, Women in Islam, Gender and Religion, Religion News

Critics incorrectly allege that Islam command's husband's to beat their wives, often citing the Quran verse 4:34. Unfortunately, like any Muslim man who harms his wife, critics miss the keen wisdom of the verse, which actively pre-empts domestic violence.

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Domestic Abuse Arrest For Puerto Rican Politician

AP | Posted 04.24.2012

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hector Ferrer, a major Puerto Rican political figure and a candidate for mayor of the island's capital, was arrested Thu...

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Chris Brown, A History of Violence and What Men Learn

J.D. Bell | Posted 04.18.2012

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Let's not think of it as a defense of Brown. Let's consider it a plea for worthier troubled souls.

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"I Hope My Suffering Was Not In Vain"

Esther Joseph | Posted 04.18.2012

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Just laying there, all I wanted was for the pain to stop. I was convinced dying was my only way out. My hope is that, by offering a voice and a face to the cause of ending abuse, my own suffering was not in vain.

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Amanda Terkel Pokes Holes In Grassley's Argument

Posted 02.16.2012

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Protecting women from domestic violence and abuse is one more issue dividing Democrats and Republicans, as The Huffington Post's Amanda Terkel pointed...

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Shocking Number Of Local Teens In Abusive Relationships

HuffingtonPost.com | Lizzie Schiffman | Posted 02.16.2012

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CHICAGO--"I don’t know why Rihanna complained, Chris Brown could beat me anytime he wanted to.” This Tweet and similar others circulated in th...

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Violence Against Women Act Suddenly Partisan

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 02.16.2012

Read More: Women's Rights, Biden, Violence Against Women Act, Video, Vawa, Charles Grassley, Chuck Grassley, Patrick Leahy, Senator Patrick Leahy, Mike Crapo, Joe Biden, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- Protecting women from violence and abuse has been an issue of bipartisan cooperation since President Clinton signed the landmark Violenc...

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The Reality of Reality TV

Amanda Espitia | Posted 04.14.2012

Read More: Reality TV, Domestic Violence, Violence, Verbal Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Chicago News

Reality TV has become a major part of our culture. On one hand, they are fun, entertaining and introduce me to new worlds. But then there is the more disconcerting side of reality TV.

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