domestic violence

  1. Celebrity Gossip

    Reeva Steenkamp was to give "abusive relationships" speech

    By Jaclyn Brandt on Feb 16, 2013
    Her boyfriend is charged with her murder, but the South African model was set to give a speech to high school students about a past...
  2. Hookups, Breakups & Babies

    Report: Hope Solo weds man accused of assaulting her

    By Sara McGinnis on Nov 14, 2012
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    Hope Solo has reportedly married fiance Jerramy Stevens, despite his having been arrested on suspicion of assaulting her just two...
  3. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    My family is abusive: How to deal with bullies in your family

    By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on Nov 3, 2012
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    One of the things that I hear often as a therapist is the struggle many clients have dealing with abusive parents or siblings. There...
  4. Celebrity Relationships

    An open letter to Rihanna and domestic violence victims

    By Sheri Meyers, Psy.D. on Oct 30, 2012
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    It seems that Rihanna may have forgiven Chris Brown. Yes, it's a wonderful thing to forgive another who has hurt you and to choose...
  5. Celebrity Style

    Beauty Beat: How Ashley Greene is using beauty to empower women

    By Catherine Conelly on Oct 5, 2012
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    On the set of her photo shoot for Mark Cosmetics and their most recent M.Powerment campaign, Ashley Greene gave us the low down on...
  6. Wellness

    How to safely leave an abusive relationship

    By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on Oct 2, 2012
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    The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states that "approximately 1.3 million women are victims of physical...
  7. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Leaving the past behind: Healing yourself and your kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 1, 2012
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    Healing after escaping a violent situation isn't easy — but it's necessary. How can you help your children process what happened and...
  8. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Witnessing domestic violence: The effect on children

    By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 1, 2012
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    It's a sobering thought: When a mother is domestically abused, she isn't the only one who carries the haunting scars — so do the...
  9. Wellness

    What is emotional abuse?

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Sep 11, 2012
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    Did you know that one in every four women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime? Even more concerning is that most...
  10. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    Rape: Lessons for surviving sexual assault

    By Jennifer Wheatley-Wolf on Jun 4, 2012
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    On August 21, 1988, I faced the terror of being sexually assaulted. As a survivor, I was overwhelmed with feelings of humiliation,...
  11. Hookups, Breakups & Babies

    Terrence Howard: I'm not a wife beater!

    By Castina Watson on Dec 7, 2011
    Actor Terrence Howard -- whose credits include Iron Man and Law & Order: Los Angeles -- is hitting back at allegations that he...
  12. Entertainment

    Dr. Drew: "Kim Kardashian is guilty of domestic violence"

    By Castina Watson on Dec 1, 2011
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    Celebrity Rehab 's Dr. Drew is weighing in on the Kris Humphries-Kim Kardashian divorce drama. The TV doc has prompted dialogue and...
  13. Wellness

    Domestic violence: How one woman survived the abuse

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 24, 2011
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    When you hear about women being abused by their boyfriends or husbands, how often do you ask “Why in the world do these women stay...
  14. Celebrity Gossip

    Shauna Sand and husband arrested for domestic violence

    By Susannah Breslin on May 19, 2011
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    Playboy Playmate Shauna Sand and her husband were arrested last night after a domestic violence incident. Reports say Sand sprayed...
  15. Wellness

    What to do if you are sexually assaulted

    By Liz Seccuro on Apr 28, 2011
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    Though April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, being more aware for a month isn't enough. Perhaps one day, sexual assault will get...
  16. Celebrity Gossip

    Michael Lohan charged

    By Jillian Jamruszka on Mar 23, 2011
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    Michael Lohan, Lindsay Lohan's estranged father, has been charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
  17. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    Charlie Sheen: Why are we so fascinated?

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 4, 2011
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    Charlie Sheen is like an impending train wreck – we know it’s going to have a gruesome ending but we can’t help but watch it. Why...
  18. Wellness

    Protect yourself: 10 Tips to avoid dating abuse

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Feb 14, 2011
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    Did you know that 30 percent of women murdered in the US are killed by their boyfriends, husbands, or exes? Or that 20 to 25 percent...
  19. Women's Health

    Most common crimes against women and how to protect yourself

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Aug 31, 2010
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    While you should not live your life in fear of being a victim, you should be aware of the common crimes that happen to unsuspecting...
  20. New Year - Your Life

    Tips and advice to get out of abusive relationships

    By Katarina Kovacevic on Dec 11, 2009
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    US statistics on domestic violence are terrifying. A woman is battered every 15 seconds. One in four women will be physically...