What Happens When They Go Back?
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- Jan, 17, 2022
- Heather Forrest
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While we hope that every client we work with chooses to permanently stay away from her abuser, some make the decision to go back. Why? There may be many reasons behind someone’s decision to return: a desire to return to some semblance of normalcy; to try and keep her family together for the sake of […]
Read More“This Woman” – A Poem by DV Survivors
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- Nov, 15, 2021
- Heather Forrest
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Signs of a Healthy Relationship
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- Jul, 20, 2021
- Heather Forrest
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Healthy relationships are often thought of as unachievable and hard to maintain, however a relationship can prosper and succeed if both partners are determined to build a good connection. Furthermore, a relationship where you feel safe, accepted, and most importantly, loved is a relationship worth having, and one that you deserve. Here are just a […]
Read MoreTestimony of Abuse
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- Jul, 15, 2021
- Heather Forrest
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After getting fairly good grades in high school and trying out for a number of colleges, I got a chance to study at one of the best universities not only in New Delhi, but in India. I was happy; going to college was my gateway to liberty and experimentation. What could be better than that? […]
Read MoreThe Color Purple
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- Jun, 16, 2021
- Heather Forrest
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There is often a common theme among awareness campaigns for domestic abuse: the color purple. While purple has often been tied to royalty and women, there is a deeper significance with the ties to the Domestic Violence Awareness Movement. Beginning in the 1900s, the Women’s Suffrage Movement incorporated purple, along with white and gold, as […]
Read MoreThe Prevalence of LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse
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- Jun, 09, 2021
- Heather Forrest
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Members of the LGBTQ+ community are experiencing disproportionate rates of domestic abuse, including intimate partner violence and sexual violence. Yet, when we think of domestic abuse, it would be unusual for an image of a same-sex couple to come to mind. Moreover, LGBTQ people experience unique hurdles and traumas which make it more difficult to […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence in India
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- May, 20, 2021
- Heather Forrest
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Domestic Violence is a global issue that targets women of developing countries on a larger scale than developed countries. Despite its rapid growth and advancements, domestic abuse, or intimate partner violence (IPV) is deeply entrenched and prevalent in India. One in three women in India have faced abuse however, only a small number report it. […]
Read MoreSilence Heard Around the World: The Global Extent of Domestic Violence
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- Nov, 18, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a system of power and control that manifests as abuse or aggression carried out in the context of a close relationship. It often involves physical, financial, and sexual abuse. Domestic violence is common in the United States, with about 25% of women and 10% of men […]
Read MoreAbuse Among Immigrant Communities
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- Jul, 22, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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(Both Spanish and English Translations Are Provided Below.) El suroeste de Michigan es el hogar de inmigrantes de todo el mundo. El censo de 2019 dice que más de 600.000 personas que viven en Michigan nacieron en otros países—más de 6% del población. Más de la mitad de los inmigrantes en Allegan han vivido en […]
Read MoreDisability and Abuse Part 5: Nursing Homes and Abuse
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- Jul, 15, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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Growing older is an experience that most aspire to enjoy. There are many wonderful things associated with growing older, such as having more time to spend with family after retirement, and the wisdom that comes with decades of life experience. But as people age, many encounter new challenges, both physically and mentally. Although becoming older […]
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