Being told “you are the one that chose to have children with this man” is re-victimizing the victim. You did not choose to have children with the man he became. You chose to have children with the image he presented.
Terrorized Into Silence Read More »
How do you explain to someone who has not experienced emotional abuse what happens in your relationship? This was the question one protective mother asked me after expressing her frustration that her attorney did not understand what she was saying when she told him she was emotionally abused in her relationship.
The Leopard Who Constantly Changes His Spots—Emotional Abuse Read More »
Survivors of intimate partner abuse often say “he was emotionally abusive in our relationship”. She describes emotional abuse and coercive control tactics.
Emotional Abuse or Another coercive Control Tactic? Read More »
What is Coercive Control in Co-parenting? Patterns used to maintain control of the abuser’s former partner through the children, litigation of child custody (parenting time) proceedings, and marital dissolution.
What is Coercive Control in Co-parenting? Read More »
Jerome Elam’s story came to my attention just as I am training on the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. He understood the effects of DV on his young mind and chose to get the therapy he needed to create a healthy life.
Child Witness of Domestic Violence (DV) Shares Recovery Read More »
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD IN CASES INVOLVING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; What does this mean for DVOMB Approved Treatment Providers?
Are you ready to respond on July 1, 2013 to Colorado House Bill 13-1259? Read More »
NPEIV and Stop Abuse Campaign “call on all survivors, advocates, activists, researchers, practitioners, and abuse-focused organizations and agencies to join them in stopping abuse in America within the next 25 years”.
Stop Abuse Campaign and NPEIV join forces Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Dr. Debra and the Virtual Training Center team.
At this time of the year, I like to pause and appreciate all of you.
You are involved in an honorable work to make a difference in the lives of your clients.
Happy Thanksgiving from our House of Peace to yours Read More »
The Virtual Training Center Fall 2011 schedule is available now.
Domestic Violence Virtual Training Center Fall Courses Read More »
When protective parents reach out for help and put their trust in the systems put in place to protect them and their children, too often they find that trust betrayed.
Protective Parent Trust Betrayed Read More »
