Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms controlling individuals use to keep their partners ...
That's because emotional abuse isn't visible. In a 2010 survey, 57 percent of respondents said they find it difficult to identify the signs of emotional abuse in a relationship because they ...
Domestic violence is a silent epidemic affecting millions of women, but here in Houston, the numbers are even more alarming. When it comes to homicides, the risk is even greater for pregnant women.
According to national reports, one in four women are the victim of domestic violence, along with one in nine men. In a city ...
But what about non-physical signs? Twenty-three people every minute become victim of rape, physical violence, verbal abuse or stalking by someone they consider their partner. But not all signs of ...
Domestic abuse is pervasive and often difficult to detect, especially when signs are subtle. Petito’s story is a cautionary ...
Economic abuse is a devastating yet often overlooked form of domestic abuse when a current or ex-partner controls your money ...