In working with people in active domestic violence situations, safety planning is a critical step. Living in and possibly leaving a violent situation can be anxiety producing and cloud judgment and critical thinking. As a result, service providers will work with victims to map out key elements of their plan to ensure they maximize their… Read More Safety Planning -A Critical Tool in Domestic Violence Work

As service providers working with people who are actively experiencing domestic violence, one might wonder “why don’t you just leave?” or “I would never put up with that.” Two judgments made too quickly… The psychological, emotional, physical, familial and/or economic impact have such a stronghold on the client that s/he cannot imagine life without the… Read More Why Don’t You Just Leave? Understanding the Stronghold of Domestic Violence.

Within the mental health arena, domestic violence is an experience had by many, either directly or as a witness. Oftentimes, domestic violence is multi-generational. It is a complex issue that involves familial, cultural, religious and social norms, as well as carrying shame and stigma with it. To set the context for this next series of… Read More Working With Domestic Violence In Mental Health