Some would suggest the solution is simple: cut ties with the parent, limit contact, rid your life of this difficult relationship. But this is often not realistic.
A new report has highlighted ‘systemic’ verbal, emotional and sexual abuse of women’s soccer players. Many feared retaliation if they spoke out, while others didn’t think it was their place.
After separation, mothers who experienced domestic violence on average suffered a drop in income of 34%, compared with a 20% decrease for mothers who didn’t experience domestic violence.
Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, along with neglect.
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Coercive control seeks to disempower victims of domestic abuse on every level. Leaving the family home – and disentangling feelings of care – is a complex process.
There is a clear need for youth-centred policy at the federal and provincial levels that specifically addresses dating violence.
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One in three Canadian youth experience dating violence. Early intervention is critical to preventing the negative effects, but adolescents report significant barriers to finding support.
Many women feel it’s safer and easier to be single.
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Although society portrays a woman who earns a living as free and empowered, outdated values and stereotypes still promote discrimination against female breadwinners.
Emotional abuse, which includes humiliation and intimidation, is rampant in coaching culture.
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Sports training often involves exposure to challenging situations to boost performance. But this can cross the line into emotional abuse. Here’s how to recognise when that happens.
Financial control is a form of abuse and includes controlling access to household money, such as not having access to bank accounts.
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Emotional and economic abuse in relationships are often intertwined as people who insult and shame their partners will also try to control their income and assets.
Those who grow up in toxic environments are up to 12 times more likely to experience addiction, depression and to try to commit suicide.
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World Suicide Prevention Day draws attention to the rising tide of teenagers taking their own lives. “Toxic socialization” involving emotional and physical abuse in families is a major cause.
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On Q&A, panellist Faustina Agolley questioned whether there were laws protecting against revenge porn in Australia. As it turns out, it all depends on where you live.
We have an ever-increasing number of children and families facing complex challenges and we know next to nothing about who they are and how they are doing.
Radio 4 listeners have been gripped by the Helen and Rob storyline.
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How the kind of abuse Rob subjected Helen to often goes unnoticed.
The bouquet held by Bolshy Divas member Jackie Softly represents the people with disability whose accounts of violence and abuse the Senate inquiry heard in Perth, but these are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Accountability for the violence and abuse that people with disability experience begins with recording the offences. In fact, we have long ignored crimes against vulnerable members of our community.