Publications - Family Violence

Yelling, threatening parents harm teens' mental health, by Allison Bond, Reuters , Dec 10 2013.

“Threatening or screaming at teenagers may put them at higher risk for depression and disruptive behaviors such as rule-breaking, a new study suggests. "The take home point is that the verbal behaviors matter," Annette Mahoney, who worked on the study, said. She's a professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. "It can be easy to overlook that, but our study shows that the verbal hostility is really relevant, particularly for mothers who scream and hit, and for fathers who do either one," Mahoney told Reuters Health. ”

A Same-Sex Domestic Violence Epidemic Is Silent, by Maya Shwayder, The Atlantic.com, Nov 5 2013.

“Typical framing of partner abuse as a heterosexual issue—with men abusing women—does a disservice to victims in abusive homosexual relationships. ”

Escaping Control & Abuse: How to Get Out of a Bad Relationship & Recover from Assault, by Cooke, Kaz, Jun 3 2013.

Domestically Cursed: A Story On Partnership Violence, by Amin, Renair, May 15 2013.

The question your doctor may start asking, by Ben Tinker, CNN, Jan 21 2013.

“At your next doctor's appointment, amid questions about alcohol, smoking and medications, don't be surprised if you're asked, "How are things at home?"Roughly one-third of women and one-quarter of men report experiencing some form of domestic violence, also referred to as inter-partner violence, during their lifetime. While these statistics are alarming, the numbers are almost certainly worse, due to the systematic under-reporting of abuse. But a panel of national experts has found there is a particular time-frame in a woman's life when she is most vulnerable to abuse. ”

Spilled Milk: Based On A True Story, by Randis, K.L., 2013.

“ Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call about the escalating brutality in her home. When social services jeopardize her safety condemning her to keep her father's secret, it's a glass of spilled milk at the dinner table that forces her to speak about the cruelty she's been hiding. In her pursuit for safety and justice Brooke battles a broken system that pushes to keep her father in the home. When jury members and a love interest congregate to inspire her to fight, she risks losing the support of family and comes to the realization that some people simply do not want to be saved. Spilled Milk is a novel of shocking narrative, triumph and resiliency. ”

Why Teen Victims of Dating Violence Can't Break the Cycle, by Bonnie Rochman, Time, Dec 11 2012.

“According to the Centers for Disease Control, 9.4% of teens in a recent survey reported being physically abused by a romantic partner in the past 12 months -- that included being slapped, hit or intentionally injured. There is also evidence that adolescents who experience violence in early relationships are more vulnerable to being abused again, and indeed the latest study on the issue published in the journal Pediatrics shows that teens who experienced aggression from a romantic partner between the ages of 12 and 18 were up to three times as likely to be revictimized in relationships as young adults. ”

Greater Odds of Domestic Violence for Two-Income Couples, by Janice Wood, Psych Central, Nov 30 2012.

“Intimate partner violence is two times more likely to occur in two income households, compared to those where only one partner works, according to a new study.Conducted by Sam Houston State University researchers Cortney A. Franklin, Ph.D., and doctoral student Tasha A. Menaker and supported by the Crime Victims' Institute, the study looked at the impact of education levels and employment among heterosexual partners as it relates to domestic violence. ”

Imaging Study Shows How Family Violence Changes Brain Activity, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Dec 6 2011.

“Family violence appears to increase a child's sensitivity to detect potential additional threats, as researchers found brain changes are analogous to those found in soldiers exposed to combat. ”

Warning signs of sexual abuse often overlooked, by Emanuella Grinberg, CNN , Nov 11 2011.

“Most children are abused by someone they know and trust, according to the American Psychological Association. An estimated 60% of perpetrators are known to the child but not family members: family friends, babysitters, child care providers and neighbors. ”

Study Identifies Protective Factors that Help Women Recover from Childhood Violence, by Emily Martin and Kim Anderson, University of Missouri, Jul 7 2011.

“A University of Missouri researcher has found that certain protective factors foster resilience and increase the likelihood that the cycle of violence will end for women who, as children, were exposed to their mothers' battering. ”

Childhood Exposure to Trauma Ups Physical, Mental Health Risks, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Jun 9 2011.

“A new research study suggests exposure to trauma can increase a child's risk of developing learning and behavioral problems, and raise a child's risk of obesity. ”

Male Victims of 'Intimate Terrorism' Can Experience Damaging Psychological Effects, by Anna Randle and Denise Hines, American Psychological Association, Apr 7 2011.

“Men who are abused by their female partners can suffer significant psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and suicidal thoughts, according to two new papers published by the American Psychological Association. ”

Minimal Training Aids in Response to Trauma, by Traci Pedersen, Psych Central, Mar 31 2011.

“Even a small amount of training can teach people how to be more supportive when a friend or loved one confides in them a traumatic event or other type of mistreatment, suggests new research from the University of Oregon. ”

Three In Four Domestic Violence Victims Go Unidentified In Emergency Rooms, by Penn Medicine, Penn Medicine, Mar 16 2011.

“More than three quarters of domestic violence victims who report the incidents to police seek health care in emergency rooms, but most of them are never identified as being victims of abuse during their hospital visit. These findings, from a new Perelman School of Medicine study, point to a missed opportunity to intervene and offer help to women who suffer violence at the hands of an intimate partner. ”