Publications - Relationship Violence

When Campus Rapists Don’t Think They’re Rapists, by Victoria Bekiempis, Newsweek, Jan 9 2015.

“Nearly one-third of college men admit they might rape a woman if they could get away with it, a new study on campus sexual assault claims. Of those men, however, far fewer will admit this if the word rape is actually used during the course of questioning. Approximately 32 percent of study participants said that they would have intentions to force a woman to sexual intercourse if nobody would ever know and there wouldn’t be any consequences.’’ Yet only 13.6 percent admit to having any intentions to rape a woman under these same circumstances. With the exception of one survey that was not counted because of inconclusive answers, all of the men who admitted to rape intentions also admitted to forced intercourse intentions. (Worth noting: Though the legal definition of rape varies from state to state, these researchers are using the widely agreed upon definition of the word as intercourse by use of force or threat of force against a victim’s wishes. ”

Let Me Love You Through It: The Inspiring True Stories of Victims, Becoming Survivors of Domestic Violence, by Hoagland, A., Oct 30 2014.

“Abuse thrives in the silence. Join me on my mission to bring to light the biggest, silent epidemic man has ever known. 29 Brave women and men, including myself, have given us a peek inside the true darkness if their lives lived in domestic violence, and their encouraging battles to escape.. ”

Why Black Women Struggle More With Domestic Violence, by Feminista Jones, Time, Sep 10 2014.

“Domestic and intimate partner violence (DV/IPV) is a “family secret” in our Black communities. While I’m not suggesting that all Black people think and function in similar enough ways that we could all be labeled simply as one “community,” I do know we have pervasive problems that require nuanced discourse — especially in light of the national conversation about domestic abuse that has erupted over the last week. ”

'I’m a Survivor of Rape and Intimate Partner Violence--And I’m a Man', by John Kelly, Time, Jul 2 2014.

“The crisis of campus sexual violence can't be solved without addressing other populations that are at surprisingly high risk. The topic of campus rape has been making its way to Congress and the White House, and coverage of this issue has increasingly been making headlines. But conspicuously absent from the conversation is the narrative of male and queer survivors. ”

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. ”

Teens trained to spot drama before it turns dangerous, by Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, Jun 25 2013.

“The goal is to challenge perceptions of "normal behavior" and make teens aware of the nuanced interactions that create a hostile climate. It could be as simple as diverting a friend's attention when he hollers at a girl on the street, encouraging your sister to talk to her boyfriend instead of secretly checking his texts, sneaking off to call 911 when the popular guys start messing with a girl who's barely conscious. "Bystander intervention gives everyone a role to play in preventing relationship violence," said University of New Hampshire psychology professor Victoria Banyard, whose research has examined bystander intervention in relationship violence prevention programs. ”

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.

How do you talk to your son about rape?, by Rosalind Wiseman, CNN, Mar 22 2013.

“With pressure on parents to talk to their children about issues as sensitive as rape, this article presents ideas about starting the conversation, especially with your son. ”

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. ”

Global and Regional Estimates of Violence Against Women, by Bustreo, Flavia, et al., World Health Orgnaization, 2013.

“World Health Organization Report: Violence against women is not a new phenomenon, nor are its consequences to women’s physical, mental and reproductive health. What is new is the growing recognition that acts of violence against women are not isolated events but rather form a pattern of behaviour that violates the rights of women and girls, limits their participation in society, and damages their health and well-being. When studied systematically, as was done with this report, it becomes clear that violence against women is a global public health problem that affects approximately one third of women globally. ”

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. ”

Exposure to Violence Has Long-Term Stress Effects Among Adolescents, by ScienceDaily, ScienceDaily, Jul 3 2012.

“Children who are exposed to community violence continue to exhibit a physical stress response up to a year after the exposure, suggesting that exposure to violence may have long-term negative health consequences, according researchers at Penn State and University College London. ”

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. ”