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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoNot everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals
Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
#domestic-violence
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week agoAsking for a friend: 'My partner got really angry and hit me. They apologised a few days later but now keep telling me I just need to get over it'
Experiencing physical violence from a partner creates feelings of isolation and confusion about the relationship's future.
#domestic-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days agoTwo-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages
Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoKatie's story: her abusive ex-partner said kill yourself'. When she did, police dropped domestic violence inquiry
Domestic abuse can directly contribute to victims' suicides and should be treated as potential evidence of criminal behavior requiring investigation.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoPolice must do more to target abusers who drive women to suicide, says NPCC chief
Police forces must change their approach to suicide cases linked to domestic abuse, increasing investigations and resources to better target abusers driving women to suicide.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoResearch suggests people who feel more empathy for dogs than humans aren't broken - their empathy is fully intact, it's just been directed toward the only available recipient that has never weaponized it, and a person whose empathy has been weaponized enough times eventually stops handing it to anyone who could do it again - Silicon Canals
Empathy can be selective, often directed more towards animals than humans due to psychological and biological factors.
#gender-based-violence
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 days agoOp-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork
The New York City Council enacted the Gender-Motivated Violence Act to provide civil remedies for survivors of gender-based violence after a Supreme Court ruling limited federal options.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks agoWhere to find English-language help services for victims of domestic violence in France
Women for Women France provides multilingual domestic violence support services for non-French speaking victims facing language barriers, visa dependency, and limited knowledge of French legal systems.
#coercive-control
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days agoIf my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed
Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days agoIf my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed
Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days agoAcknowledgment of Violence Against Black Trans Girls, Women
Legislative actions increasingly target transgender rights, particularly affecting Black women and girls, compounding their vulnerability to violence and discrimination.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks agoRape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts
The government will provide rape victims with specialist legal advisors throughout criminal justice proceedings and expand Operation Soteria principles to ensure trials focus on suspect behavior rather than victim scrutiny.
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoProvoking & Recording in Domestic Abuse: Gaslighting in Action
He would back her into a corner and verbally abuse her for hours. And sometimes Sandra responded in ways that she now regrets-shouting at Gary, throwing things, and slamming doors in frustration. She separated from him to protect herself and the children from Gary's outbursts and coercive control. She was shocked when Gary filed for a protective order, claiming that she had abused him.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoPrivate investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter
Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
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