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Domestic Violence (24 found)
After Jennifer’s mom gets involved with an abusive man, it takes years to repair the damage. (full text)
Steven is disturbed by his older sister's abusive relationship and reflects on how the violence in his community affects him. He interviews two psychologists to find out how to develop healthier relationships. (full text)
In this interview, activist Christopher Watson explains how males should be held accountable for preventing dating and sexual violence.
In this sidebar, couples are encouraged to discuss and agree to a list of "relationship rights."
The writer falls for a "bad boy" in hopes that she can change him. As the relationship intensifies, he becomes increasingly possessive and their constant fighting turns physical. It's not until after she breaks up with him that she realizes she was in a truly abusive relationship.
The writer leaves foster care to live with her sister. But she enters a world of abuse and violence, and finally reports her sister to child welfare.
What’s the best way to get abusers to change? Two different approaches. h
The writer is beginning to realize that her boyfriend is abusive, but she can’t bring herself to leave him.
Domestic violence expert Heather McLain explains what to do if your parent is being abused.
The writer describes the long, painful process of trying to disentangle herself from an abusive boyfriend.
Antwaun writes a letter to his father, confronting him about his violent behavior toward Antwaun’s mother.
Princess grew up in a violent home and wishes she had been placed in foster care sooner.
Merli grew up watching her father abuse her mom. When her father turns his violence on her, she finally speaks up.
The writer is verbally abused and constantly threatened by his violent father.
The writer is only 12 when she starts going out with Tony, 19. Eventually he becomes so abusive that she seeks an order of protection.
Cheryl shares how her cousin, Renee, got into (and out of) a harrowing relationship.
At first, the writer’s boyfriend makes her feel happy and secure. Then he gets violently angry if she refuses to do what he says. When he hits her she thinks that’s the price for keeping him, but she eventually realizes she shouldn’t put up with that kind of treatment.
Latonya urges a friend and all young women in abusive relationships to have the self-worth and self-confidence to get out.
The writer’s father flagrantly cheats on and beats her mother. But when her mother won’t leave, the writer faces an agonizing choice.
The author is caught in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend, lives in fear and isolation, and can't find a way out.
Mitzi’s friend Veronica is dating a guy who constantly accuses her of cheating and even threatens violence. Although Mitzi convinces Veronica to get help from supportive adults, Veronica eventually returns to her boyfriend. (full text)
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