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Domestic Violence and The Holidays
We hear a lot about family violence spiking during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. (The same stat gets spread about Superbowl Sunday.) There’s a degree of accuracy to the widespread reportage – in some place, 911 calls do rise, and most shelters are full on Christmas. We should worry about family violence, because 1 in…
Five Talking Points About Domestic Violence From The Hope Solo Case
Hope Solo made sports headlines again over the past two weeks, as the world’s finest goalkeeper played a critical role in the USA’s third Women’s World Cup soccer title. The 33-year-old Solo is a hero to millions of young girls, and perhaps as many young boys. In June 2014, however, Hope Solo was arrested in…
How (and Why) to Talk to Kids About Relationship Violence
Relationship violence has been in the news a lot lately. Impossible to avoid, in fact. But does this mean you’ve discussed it with your kids? I know: talking about people who physically abuse vulnerable loved ones does not make for the most enthralling family dinner conversations. But Ray Rice, Janay Palmer and the NFL have…
Emma Roberts Arrested For Domestic Violence
Emma Roberts was arrested in Montreal on domestic violence charges after a fight with her boyfriend Evan Peters.
Nigella Lawson’s Choking Puts Spotlight on Domestic Violence
My heart breaks for Nigella Lawson.