Category Archives: domestic violence
Reproductive Coercion Is Domestic Violence
Even if you are not familiar with the term “reproductive coercion,” you are probably familiar with the concept of a controlling partner “forgetting” or tampering with birth control in order to conceive a child. That is reproductive coercion, a form of sexual abuse. Domestic violence has no place in a healthy marriage. If you… Read More »
Creating A Domestic Violence Escape Plan
When you recognize that your relationship is not a healthy one, you should create an escape plan that will enable you to safely exit the relationship. Having a plan before you actually leave can make leaving far less difficult. If you are married to your abuser, divorce should be part of your escape plan…. Read More »
Domestic Violence, Children and Divorce
Telling a spouse about the desire to get divorced is one of the most difficult conversations one is likely to have. Conceding the relationship is no longer working or will work in the future is hard to admit, but is better for both parties in the long run. As tough as this situation is,… Read More »
Restraining Orders in Florida
According to the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly one in four women is a victim of domestic violence. Sadly, men can be victims of domestic violence too. Over 113,000 instances of domestic violence were reported to Florida’s law enforcement agencies in 2010. In 2014, over 4,800 arrests were made in Hillsborough County for… Read More »
