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Defining the Shadow: Domestic Violence’s Impact Domestic violence is a pervasive pattern of coercive and controlling behaviors used by one partner to gain power and control over another in an…
Introduction:The concept of intersectionality, coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, provides a crucial lens through which to understand the complexities of vulnerability. It highlights how various aspects of a person’s…
https://www.change.org/p/advocate-for-the-passage-of-duke-s-law-to-strengthen-animal-cruelty-laws-and-safeguards/dashboard#petition-insights-title When we think about domestic violence, our minds often turn to the human victims — and rightly so. But too often, the silent victims of abuse are forgotten: the…
Introduction: A Dog Named Duke and the System That Failed HimOn February 7, 2021, Duke, a beloved neighborhood dog in La Pine, Oregon, was shot and killed simply for barking.…
Abusers who target children and animals share a core trait: they prey on the powerless. The lack of consequences for animal cruelty emboldens them to escalate.” Dr. Barbara Boat, University…
Human relationships thrive on acceptance and understanding, yet too often, our regard for others comes with conditions. Unconditional positive regard (UPR), a concept pioneered by psychologist Carl Rogers, offers a…
Abusive relationships don’t exist in a vacuum—they thrive where systemic oppression, cultural erasure, and disability marginalization intersect. For Indigenous disabled survivors, the risk of abuse is compounded by generational…
A child’s development is deeply intertwined with the unwavering support and acceptance of their parents. This foundation of understanding becomes particularly critical when a child faces the complexities of a…
Introduction Domestic violence is often portrayed as a crime that happens behind closed doors, hidden from public view. But what happens when the violence spills over to the most vulnerable…
Loneliness and social isolation are significant public health concerns affecting individuals across the lifespan. While often associated with aging, the detrimental effects of isolation extend to younger populations as well.…
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