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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

June 26: Support Asylee Survivors of Torture and Trauma

In countries worldwide, narratives of torture and state oppression often begin with peaceful protests that turn violent, illustrating how governments instill fear to maintain power.
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Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Athletes Do (and Don't) Report Abuse in Sports

Fear of retaliation and disbelief keep athletes silent about abuse.
Toxic norms frame abuse as toughness, making it hard to recognize.
Survivors report more when met with belief and support.
Reporting must protect athletes, not punish them.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Pair arrested on suspicion of operating brothels in San Jose

The investigation led to the arrest of a Cupertino woman and a Rosemead man, both charged with human trafficking as part of a national operation targeting illicit massage businesses.
San Jose Sharks
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Trauma History Is No Excuse for Abuse

Trauma history does not excuse abusive behavior.
One can recognize trauma while addressing wrongs.
Many survivors rationalize abuse due to childhood conditioning.
Systemic changes are needed for survivor support.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Do Some Forms of Trauma Get More Empathy Than Others?

The concept of trauma should include all survivors, not just those with PTSD from war.
There is a significant empathy gap for survivors of relational and systemic trauma, affecting their healing process.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Trauma History Is No Excuse for Abuse

Trauma history does not excuse abusive behavior.
One can recognize trauma while addressing wrongs.
Many survivors rationalize abuse due to childhood conditioning.
Systemic changes are needed for survivor support.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Do Some Forms of Trauma Get More Empathy Than Others?

The concept of trauma should include all survivors, not just those with PTSD from war.
There is a significant empathy gap for survivors of relational and systemic trauma, affecting their healing process.
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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What is Sibling Sexual Abuse? Statistics, Signs, and Effects

Sibling sexual abuse is often overlooked but has profound effects on survivors, necessitating awareness and proactive prevention efforts.
#domestic-violence
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump Is Dismantling Domestic Violence Nonprofits by Banning Certain Words

The DOJ's new guidelines restrict how organizations can discuss domestic violence, potentially endangering their funding and support for survivors.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump Is Dismantling Domestic Violence Nonprofits by Banning Certain Words

The DOJ's new guidelines restrict how organizations can discuss domestic violence, potentially endangering their funding and support for survivors.
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Abuse Doesn't Always Stop When the Relationship Ends

Post-separation abuse is a real and dangerous phenomenon for survivors of intimate partner violence.
The weeks following a breakup are critically dangerous for victims as loss of control activates abuser's tactics.
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