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Relationships are a challenge for many people. They require effort, commitment, and a degree of emotional maturity to be successful. Some relationship dynamics are unbalanced and unhealthy. If a relationship is emotionally abusive, the victim is likely to struggle with feeling in inferior, incompetent, and even wonder if he or she is crazy. This is the effect of continuous criticism and controlling behavior, and can result in lowered self esteem and even depression. Here are 5 signs you are being emotionally abused: 1. When you express a desire to see friends and family, your partner discourages or prohibits it. You may be on the receiving end of a guilt trip when you present a plan to go out...

Are you suffering from drug abuse or know someone who is? The effects of drugs can take a toll on the abuser and the family and friends around them. There are ways to identify the symptoms of drug abuse and ways to cure the addiction. It may seem tough and for some it is a long road ahead, but it can be beat. Effects of Drug Abuse and Addiction The symptoms of drug abuse can be felt physically, emotionally, and externally. A person who is going through the addiction may not realize how much they are affecting their health, family, or work. A person addicted to drugs may be exposing themselves to the risk of infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis B through the use of shared needles. Health...

Abuse of our environment arises from actions that cannot be sustained bynature. For instance, if 3 trees are felled in order to make way for a newhouse, then nature has lost three trees and any offspring forever. This is notsustainable. If, after felling the three trees, four new trees are planted in analternative location where growth and reproductive prospects are the same as inthe previous location, then this is sustainable. Why four trees, you may ask? Two reasons: 1, because not all saplings survive into maturity, 2. to compensatefor the time lag before the new trees reach the age of those that werereplaced. This is a simple example to illustrate the point. Inreality, the calculation for...

The hurt and emotion that comes with a charge or arrest for domestic assault is heartbreaking and bewildering. You may have been accused of this and feel there has been no domestic assault committed. Often people accused of domestic assault feel isolated and very alone. Turn to a Domestic Assault Lawyer MN they will understand the emotional aspect of the case and be supportive and reassuring. Relationships can be unbearably difficult if they are breaking down in any way. At such emotional times, people act out of character and may do things they would not ordinarily. Domestic Assault Lawyer MN knows that this is the case and will act in your best defense whatever the circumstances. The charge may be...

Domestic Assault cases are complex from a legal standpoint. On the whole domestic assault cases represent one of the most tricky and challenging areas of the law. Such cases are complex from a legal standpoint. The additional difficult area is that regarding the intensity of emotion concerned in the midst of these situations. If you end up experiencing such charges or have been arrested you need to acquire expert representation. Minneapolis Domestic Assault Lawyer can supply you with the experience, proficiency and knowledge you need. There are several Minneapolis Domestic Assault Lawyer that have dedicated a good deal of their careers to managing domestic assault cases. Due to the nature of...

The chances are if you have been accused, arrested or even charged with domestic assault you are feeling lost and angry with no one to turn to. Your accuser may have accused you in the heat of the moment and be acting misguidedly or even in some way maliciously. You need to get help quickly to ensure all information and facts are correct and recorded as soon after the event as possible. Domestic Assault Lawyer Minnesota can be your best and most experienced friend in such matters. A Domestic Assault Lawyer can be retained and be gathering information regarding your case immediately. There are few people who can understand the heartache, stress and hurt caused by cases of domestic assault. A Domestic...

It can be a very frightening and traumatic time if you are accused of any kind of domestic assault. Domestic Assault Attorney MN understands this and they will treat you with respect and courtesy during this distressing time. There are six degrees of assault in Minnesota with First degree being the most serious. Domestic Assault is defined as 'Whoever commits an act with intent to cause fear in a family member of immediate bodily harm or death; or intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily harm upon another is guilty of domestic assault'. A Domestic Assault Attorney MN recognizes that domestic assault cases are often the most upsetting and worrying type of charge as it frequently involves...

If you are facing a charge of domestic assault in Minnesota, not only is it an emotional, heart-breaking situation, it is also an attack on your character and nature. Any such situation needs professional help and advice. A Domestic Assault Attorney Minnesota can give you all of the urgent assistance you need. You need to involve an attorney as early on in your case as you can, as this will best serve your defense. In any instance of charges brought against you, you need an experienced practicing attorney, and a Domestic Assault Attorney Minnesota can provide just the service you need at this painful time. As with any legal matter, the more experience a legal firm or Attorney has, the better at...

You don't get the full gist of it in the beginning of the relationship. And as far as your significant other is concerned you are not supposed to. If you did than the chances of you still being in the relationship would drop considerably. So they went about sweeping you off of your feet and did their best to hide their true nature. It worked because you fell in love with them and decided to make a go of things. But you cannot shake the thought that everything is not what it appears and that includes your significant other. At times you can feel the tension but you are hard pressed to explain why it hangs in the air. Are you in an abusive relationship but just don't know it yet? There are signs that...

What follows is a brief overview of an ACD in the context of an Abuse or Neglect proceeding brought against a parent or person legally responsible for a child by a child protective agency pursuant to Article 10 of the Family Court Act. ACD stands for Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal.  An ACD is a means through which a Family Court Abuse or Neglect proceeding may be disposed of.  Where an ACD is entered, the matter is adjourned for a period of time (typically 6 months to 1 year). Certain terms and conditions are set forth that the accused (Respondent) must comply with during that period. Those terms may include that the accused not commit any further acts of abuse or neglect, comply with...

If you've ever been served with a phony order from an ex, you'll know how hard it is to know where to begin fighting a restraining order. But there are several things I want to say to those fathers who can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is a lesson often forgot, and it is: You need to be fighting a restraining order for yourself AND your kids. You think that sounds obvious? I'm always surprised at the number of guys who think they're only dealing with a phony order for their children's sake. They forget some of the other elements that should be the driving force behind their crusade. First of all: in most states, the order becomes part of your criminal history. When someone does a...

If you, as the Father, are hit with an Ex Parte Restraining Order it can knock you off your feet fast. Your first inclination might be to panic and then to give in to anything and everything your ex wants. But a word to the wise: DON'T DO IT! There are ways you can fight back, and here are some of the basics that can help you get started. First off, everything has a Procedural Due Process that has to be followed even though it may not seem like it. There are things that are, often on purpose, shoved aside and they hope you don't know what they are. Get your lawyer to make sure the procedures are followed or find out yourself what needs to be done. The next step is to get a transcript of the hearing...

A father can win custody of his kids if he is fighting a restraining order - it's an undeniable fact, no matter what an angry ex or her lawyer says about the matter. Many, many fathers (myself included) have won 100% custody of their children using nothing more than a mix of self-education, determination, honesty, and patience. However, your kids are relying on you to make the right moves to allow that to happen. The first and most important thing is to get an understanding of what's motivating your ex to file the restraining order. - Does she want to cause financial hardship by making you pay more legal fees on top of the custody case? - Does she want you to get fired from your job or prevent a job...

KRISTIN G. BEDELL vs. SCOTT BEDELL SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS September 17, 2008 Facts: In February, 2006, Kristin Bedell filed a complaint for divorce from her husband, Thomas Bedell. On March 8, 2007, during the course of the divorce proceedings, Thomas filed a motion seeking to be released from the automatic restraining order that was in place pursuant to Rule 411 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate Court (2008). Thomas, whose death was imminent, wanted to be released from the restraining order so that he could transfer his interests in certain assets to his children from a previous marriage.  If Thomas had passed away before the divorce proceedings concluded and he had not...

If you're a father and getting a divorce, there is a chance that you will be victimized and separated from your children. That is why you need to know how to deal with a restraining order. I'm not going to lie to you. I'm going to tell point blank, it is not going to be easy. You have to be prepared for a hard time dealing with the authorities, your wife, the fear of being put behind bars, and the hardest part, being separated from your children. I've been through almost two years of hell from the day I was hit with a fraudulent restraining order by my ex. Based upon a single False Accusation; I was slapped with a fraudulent restraining order where I was subjected to potential criminal prosecution...

Low self esteem is an affliction that impacts a large number of people at some point in their lives. It causes beautiful, successful, intelligent people to doubt their self worth and purpose for being. It prevents individuals from reaching the true heights of their potential, and worst of all, keeps many in a state of depression and sadness that is unshakeable. Our relationships can either support or lower our self esteem. Sadly, for many with low self esteem, their relationships can cause a negative snowballing effect. Those who don't value themselves tend to attract and be attracted to those who will not treat them with respect and love. Some of these relationships are outright abusive. The...

Leaving an abusive relationship is difficult, but being alone can feel worse. All your happily married friends are still happily married, and here you are suddenly single. It's a huge adjustment. Even though you've triumphed by getting out of a bad situation, there's often an underlying sense of failure. There's enormous pressure to be a couple in this society. When I was single, the worst part wasn't loneliness. It was the remarks from people who wanted to know when I was finally going "to hook up for real," and the warnings from an aunt that I wasn't getting any younger. The worst comment came after I'd broken up with a man who undermined my confidence, did not turn up when he said he was going...

Giving in to the impulses of fate certainly brightens up a person's life. On certain days, you really need to let luck take control because it would make your success more sweeter. To have a winning chance, you need to play the cards. True, there are times when you can only spin the wheel and hope for the best. Taking risks with alcohol abuse, though, will not lead to a jackpot. Young people, among other individuals, love putting life on the hot seat by drinking and driving. Because they are armed with an absolutely fake feeling of being invincible and immortal, they abandon common sense. But the wisdom of the caution "Don't drink and drive" cannot be denied. Drinking and driving is the way to self...

Leaving an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship is a very challenging and courageous act. It can also be difficult to follow through. If you take into account the fact that you have been through a traumatic experience where you've been conditioned to belief false and terrible things about yourself, and you have taken a major hit to your self esteem, it isn't surprising that you might have second thoughts and consider returning to the relative "security" of the relationship. It is important to be gentle with yourself and try to remain calm and resolute in following through with the decisions you believe are right for you and true to your integrity. Here are 3 steps to successfully...

There is a lot of methods to help you fight alcohol abuse and I am going to reveal the top four of them. But before performing one of the following methods you should recognize the problem and be willing to get rid of it. Only then the method is going to be of help. 1. According to folk medicine, the main cause of alcohol abuse relates to the lack of potassium in your organism. Honey is rich in potassium. Consequently, consumption of honey significantly reduces tendency to alcohol. In addition, it helps you sober down. Take 6 teaspoons of honey 3 times every 20 minutes. The procedure can be resumed after half an hour of interruption. Afterwards, you should take a nap and repeat the procedure by...

My recent divorce from a very abusive Narcissist has left me reflecting on how I survived that six and a half years. My abuser was verbally and emotionally as well as psychologically abusive. The reason he stopped being physically abusive is because I made a habit of dialing 911 whenever he became physically threatening towards me. This worked for me. All the books tell you the way to get away is to be passive and act like there is something wrong with yourself. This is suppose to make the Narcissist lose interest and move on. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The more passive a victim is, the more abuse and devaluation she will receive. We won't even mention how that tactic also adds to her...

There have been several claims that link violent behavior in children and video games, but very few studies show any direct correlation. In fact, recently released FBI reports reveal that blaming the Columbine incident on a video game was nothing more than a publicity stunt. There are, however, studies that show a correlation between usage of violent video games and desensitization to real-life images of violence. And although this doesn't show a link between exposure to violent video games and real-life violence, it does reveal that exposure to violent video games can have psychological effects. A personal anecdote: A couple months ago I was playing the latest version of Call of Duty-for those of...

Alcoholic intervention is a big step forward towards providing valuable alcohol abuse help for someone dealing with an addiction. An alcoholic intervention is a meeting which includes the alcoholic, family members, friends and possibly the addict's colleagues or employer, along with a specialist who is able to provide professional alcohol abuse help. During this step in the recovery process the problem drinker is spoken to regarding his or her drinking behavior. The individual is made aware of the impact that his or her excessive, abusive and reckless drinking has on family members, friends, co-workers and others. The meeting is managed by the alcoholic intervention expert. A safe environment is...

"Gaslighting" is a term we've heard to refer to mind-messing. That is, telling someone something that is untrue to be true. And then dancing in, over and around it until confusion sets in for the listener and anyone else that is an earshot away. It's actually a form of mental and psychological abuse, because at its core is control. You see the gaslighter will keep the gaslighting game going until he/she wins. And winning is resurrecting your utter confusion and willingness to buy the fact that "the sky is indeed orange." Get it? I know you do, especially if you have ever been exposed to or participated in this form of mental, emotional, psychological abuse. Here are some things you will want to do...

Most people are aware that "bad" neighborhoods tend to experience the most crime. What most people don't know is that there is a very common sense reason for this, and it is called the strain theory. This theory says that people who are used to harsh conditions will take advantage of every opportunity they see. For example, if you put an abandoned car in an affluent neighborhood, it will simply be towed away - eventually. If you put it in a lower socio-economic neighborhood, however, it is likely that many of the car parts will be stolen. This has nothing to do with the people being "bad"; it simply means they were taking advantage of the opportunity. Everyone is on an equal plane. In the same way...

Many people live each day of their lives with the consequences of being abused. Some of these people were mentally abused and some were physically abused. Whatever happened to them, they will never forget it and they think about it almost every day. Even if these people are not aware of how this abuse affected them, their lives and the way they think and act are affected. This is especially true if the abuse happened while the person was a child. When a person is between 3-7 years old, they learn how to act by watching their parents. The parents are role models, teaching the child how to talk and how to act. This is a very important developmental age where children are like little sponges, soaking...

"I want to leave but I'm on the fence. My heart says one thing and my head says another. How do I make the decision to go?" I hear this over and over and over, again and again. My answer to this inquiry is: the decision makes itself. I liken it to the way a tie-dye t-shirt turns YELLOW. Each time you dip it into the yellow dye it takes on some of the color and then when you put it in the sun to dry, it fades a bit. Do this over and over, and each time your t-shirt is more and more yellow after it dries. Then one day it reaches a threshold and even putting it in the sun doesn't draw out its color. It is YELLOW! In the same way, one day you reach a threshold and you say, "That's it, no more!" And your...

If your ex girlfriend has hooked up with another guy that turns out to be abusive to her what can you do? If you truly care for her safety, then you should be doing what you can to get her out of it. Especially if it is a potential life threatening situation, you do not want to leave her stranded. It should not matter at this point why the two of you are not together now, help her out. Now, if you have wanted to get back together with her, this may be your opportunity. Helping her shows that you do care about her and it may shed good light on you. If you were not abusive to her at all she may see that she was in a better situation with you. If you successfully get her out, you may be a hero in her...

Leaving your abusive partner, or non-abusive partner, is difficult and stressful: But, it is best for you and your children. Going through court and "battling" against your abusive ex is also very stressful, time consuming and expensive. If you have never been through the court process, having a basic understanding of what to expect is very useful for you. The first step is filing for custody, visitation and to start the process. Here you will be given a court date. The second step is attending your first court date. Nothing happens here, you simply schedule a date for a Case Conference. The third step is the Case Conference. Here a judge will not make a decision, simply give their opinion and try...

Codependence is a term coined to describe partners involved with addicts. It describes a dynamic whereby a codependent partner enables, makes excuses for, and struggles with their own boundaries against the addict's hurtful behavior. Often, some similar characteristics are found in partners of emotional and psychological abusers (who of course may also be addicts). The victim of the emotional abuser may make excuses for an abuser's actions, minimize or rationalize the situation, and be afraid to confront the issue. Here are 5 signs you may have codependent tendencies: 1. You minimize your partner's behavior. You may use phrases like "At least he or she doesn't _____." There may be a worse situation...

What a horrible situation that the Kraft Foods Plant is going through right now, a killer was working amongst them. Did the co-workers see the signs? An argument between the killer and three others is what started this intense situation. A supervisor was on top of the situation, suspending her that day. He even had her escorted off the property. Everything was done correctly. That is the situation that caused her to get the gun and take 2 lives, and critically wounding another.  What a tragic topic to even write about again. This is becoming something that the news has been reporting on way to often. It is time for people to be more attentive to their surroundings. Working in this type of work...

Like it or not, you need to learn self defense in a world where prisoners are no longer taken. Muggers are no longer content to simply attack you and take your belongings, they are becoming more violent with some of them seemingly enjoying the carnage they cause. It doesn't have to be this way however with martial arts classes and other methods of self defense available to anyone with some spare cash and a will to defend themselves. You can be more proficient in the art of defending yourself if you take a class, watch a television program or a DVD. Self defense classes are thankfully becoming more common as the harsh reality of life on the streets starts to hit home for most people. It is no longer...

Question: With great power, comes great responsibility. But what happens if those with the power to ensure stringent corporate governance, bends the rules to attain his personal goals or returns a friend's favor, that conflicts with the company's well-being. If a non-[profit] executive director, who is heading the Audit Committee of a listed company - is known to be acting upon personal goals than the company's benefit, is there a process by which 'mis-use of authority' exhibited can be curtailed. Are there any red-flags where such behavior is exposed? Answer: Nonprofit executives (as wells a corporate executives) often times place themselves in some dangerous positions by taking advantage of and...

Are you tired of being lonely and not being able to figure out how to get your ex back? I know exactly how you feel because when I was going through my break up I had no one to talk to and I had no idea what to do. There is nothing more devastating then to lose the one you love and there is nothing you want more then to get them back so you can have a second chance. Well, you're in luck because I am going to reveal 3 secrets that you can use today to get your ex back even if they told the cops that you need to get a life and stay the hell away. If you apply these secrets you will be on your way to get your ex back. How To Get Your Ex Back By Disappearing If you want get your ex back then you need to...

No matter how hard it may be to lose your ex to another it is even more painful when they are involved in an abusive situation and you are not sure how to rescue them. Not only are you longer the center of their life but the person they are with are just plain bad news. No one deserves to be treated carelessly. Even if your primary goal is not to get your ex back you certainly don't want to see them involved in a demoralizing relationship. Don't just set back judging her poor choice, decide to do something about it. You need to make sure she understands she deserves better from someone, especially someone that she professes to love. Convincing her that you are only looking out for her with no...

When the family wants the patient sick, treatment and recovery are impossible. This is the way it usually appears for all practical purposes. Family members' defenses protect interpersonal and intergenerational dysfunction...unless the patient is internally inspired and externally supported to break the cycle. As clinicians we know the patient's resistance is an integral part of the psychotherapeutic change process. And in the context of therapy we learn to work with it. We use it to create openings in the patient for inquiry, growth and transformation. However, when that resistance is not before us to work with but is clearly working against us, we must see it for what it is. You absolutely cannot...

The use of psychology or psychiatry to contain and control a family member (or close friend) is almost as old as psychiatry itself. Not well publicized, however it is a practice that dates back decades. From time to time, you may see a person wearing a psychiatric diagnosis that was inspired by the manipulation of a family member or close friend. You believe they are crazy because they have been labeled as such. And often times, they begin to demonstrate symptoms lending credibility to the diagnosis. But the question remains, "Is it true?" And more disturbing questions are: "why, how and to whom?" Why does this happen? These psychiatric certifications are primarily done to secure rights formerly...

Many women say they where glad when their partners hit them, because in that moment the light went "on" and they knew exactly what they were dealing with: domestic abuse, intimate partner violence. But for abused men, the physical abuse doesn't always turn the light "on." More often it sends them spinning into further confusion over their ranting, raving violent partner. What Abused Men Don't Do, When Battered by Their Female Partners So, what do they do? It's not likely that they would call the police. For goodness sake, in most instances these men are bigger and stronger than their battering partners. Pick up the phone and call a domestic violence hotline. Also not likely, partly because if they...

This year our nation experienced the first public health emergency being declared by a government official regarding domestic violence. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick declared a "state of emergency" stemming from the exponential rise in the numbers of domestic violence related deaths in that state. Nationwide, law enforcement officials indicate a dramatic increase in restraining orders as well as stalking cases that involve the use of technology. This is not good news for our nation's domestic violence and stalking victims.     The Department of Justice statistical report of June 29, 2006 indicates on average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in this...

If you had 100 employees in your organization and could save, say... $300,000 a year would you do it? What if you had 1,000 employees and could save $500,000? These examples are not so far fetched. Employers today are clamoring for ways to save money; cutting benefits, reducing hours and a variety of other methods to cut costs. Sometimes it's at the cost of the most vital resource of all - our people. When an employee is the victim of domestic abuse - it doesn't just stay in the home. It follows the victim to work resulting in absenteeism, tardiness, lost productivity, increased health care expenses and other costs. This is not just a social problem it is also a business problem. Not all victims are...

In search warrant documents, Ventura police Detective Sarah Starr stated that Perez and Valenciana had numerous domestic violence incidents during their 18-month relationship, and “domestic violence may have played a role in Perez’s death.” Starr said she observed bruises on Valenciana’s wrists, forearms, biceps, thigh and shoulder when she interviewed her March 2.  For two years, Valenciana was verbally and physically abuse by her fiance, Robert Perez, Jr.  Valenciana began dating Perez in September 2007, about two months into the relationship, Perez was arrested following a domestic disturbance that involved a women from a prior relationship that led to a standoff with Ventura police...

PRESS RELEASE/ COMMENTARY Re: Mel Gibson I don't know what actor Mel Gibson did or didn't do to his former girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. I also don't know whether or not Mr. Gibson has anger management issues. What I do know is that he's been in the news because of his inability to control himself. And I also know that according to published reports (People), Grigorieva, recently filed a restraining order against Gibson alleging that the actor and director struck her in the face. I also know that domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, or intimate partner violence) occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another...

Last night with a group of court mandated domestic violence offenders we were talking about whether the men would continue to talk to others about what they had learned or changed in their lives as a result of attending group for 26 weeks. Many of them felt they could talk to friends and family about what had happened and what they learned, including empathetic listening, making better choices, leaving during the heat of an argument and more. But where the discussion came to a grinding halt was when I asked if any of them could talk to their employers. "It'd be the kiss of death" one man said. Most all of the others agreed. They're convinced that telling an employer that they'd been arrested, or...

Divorce is tumultuous and a tremendous transition for a family. There are changing living arrangements, changes in the children's time with each parent, financial and lifestyle adjustments, changes in routine, and intense emotions to contend with. Often, children are caught in the middle of all of it, being impacted by a decision they had no say in. In considering all the ramifications of a parental decision to divorce, it would seem that divorce is rarely desirable. There are instances, however, where the marriage is so toxic or damaging to one or both spouses that a divorce might be in the best interests of both parent and child. Here are 3 indicators that divorcing might be a viable option: 1...

A happy, fulfilling, romantic relationship is something many people desire and attempt to bring into their lives. A marriage in particular is an important relationship most people work very hard to protect. If both partners are committed, put forth effort, and are reasonably balanced emotionally, a successful union is definitely within reach. However, there are certain dynamics that might exist within a marriage or other intimate relationship that make a healthy union very unlikely. When certain behavior patterns cause destruction and emotional pain for one or both partners, the relationship becomes a toxic one. Here are 4 signs that your relationship is toxic: 1. There is abuse in the relationship...

The decision to divorce is not an easy one and certainly should not be taken lightly. There are many considerations to take into account when making a choice like divorce, such as the impact on children, lifestyle, finances, living arrangements, friends and family members, and the vision of what you planned your life to be like. However, there are instances where the behavior of a spouse is so emotionally or physically destructive that it might be worth considering. Here are 3 situations in which divorce might be an appropriate response to maintain safety and well being: 1. There is abuse taking place in the marriage. Physical abuse is very dangerous and often escalates over time. If you are...

After weeks of counting, it finally comes to that crucial third semester of your pregnancy. Like you, the primary concern of pregnant women during this period is premature birth. Medical experts said that beginning 28 weeks, a fetus can survive outside the mother's womb should the lungs be developed enough. However, premature birth, which is less than 37 weeks, poses a myriad of complications both to the mother and child. It could lead to miscarriage, chronic illness and fetal fracture among others. The following are some useful tips to deal with your third semester pregnancy: 1. Always consult your doctor. Prenatal check-ups are a must. Your doctor will suggest the frequency of the visit depending...

Since the introduction of Australia's ground breaking Shared Parental Responsibility (child custody) laws in 2006, there has been a decidedly deceptive campaign by some to mis-represent these laws as being something that they are clearly not. Following is a list of 10 myths about Shared Parenting in Australia that have been commonly peddled as truths by these parties, but are shown to be nothing other than distortions, falsehoods or outright lies. 1. Children are forced into equal time arrangements by Australia's Shared Parental Responsibility legislation NOT TRUE: There is nothing mandatory about Australia's Shared Parental Responsibility legislation. If anything, it has been described as a soft...

Those who understand domestic violence know the chances of victims getting into another abusive relationship once they leave their first abusive relationship are very great. I have seen this many times over the years. Without help the cycle will continue. While running a group for battered women one client began talking excitedly about her new relationship. With my understanding of domestic violence, I reminded the client to be careful and to take her new relationship slow. She hardly paid attention as she replied that this new partner was different from the last. I told her that was great, but she should still take her time. She seemed to hear the words, but not the message. Months passed without...