The 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 […]
Read MoreAbuse Among Disability Communities Part 4: Chronic Illness as a Disability
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- Jul, 08, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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In the previous two posts, I discussed ways in which people with disabilities such as Autism and Traumatic Brain Injuries may be more vulnerable to domestic abuse than others. In this post, we’ll explore how chronic illness can function as a disability, and how people with chronic illnesses may experience abuse differently. Chronic illnesses, or […]
Read MoreAbuse Among Disability Communities Part 3: Autism and Abuse
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- Jul, 01, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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Autism Spectrum Disorder is a common developmental disability. Like people with TBI (traumatic brain injury), people with Autism are vulnerable to abuse in unique ways, due to the ways in which many people—even those working in schools and social services—misunderstand Autism, and to the communication barriers that sometimes arise between Autistic and non-Autistic people. Other […]
Read MoreAbuse Among Disability Communities Part 2: TBI and Abuse
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- Jun, 23, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a common condition that often goes undiagnosed. It is defined by the Center for Disease Control as a disruption in the normal function of the brain, often caused by a bump to the head[i]. It can result in headaches, fatigue, memory loss or difficulty retaining new memories, insomnia, reduced […]
Read MoreAbuse Among Disability Communities: Part 1
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- Jun, 17, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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People with disabilities are vulnerable to abuse in unique ways. According to the American Psychological Association, women with disabilities are 40 percent more likely to experience intimate partner violence than women who do not have identified disabilities[i]. And although the cases are less frequent, men with disabilities are also vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse[ii]. […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Domestic Abuse
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- Jun, 12, 2020
- Heather Forrest
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COVID-19 poses new and particular problems for people experiencing abuse. While people stay home to stay safe from COVID-19, they may be protected from the virus, but other harms can increase: namely, domestic violence. As long as the virus makes it unsafe to be in public spaces, people facing physical, emotional, or psychological violence from […]
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