Abuse victims strain open shelter space Nov 22, 2009
The Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh has had an unprecedented spike this year in what they call "turnaways" -- victims of intimate partner violence who are denied a place in the 36-bed Oakland facility for lack of room. Those victims are overwhelmingly women, although some men do call and are provided services, such as help with finding a safe place to stay or counseling, said Janet Scott, the center's associate director. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
• DELTA: Stopping violence before it starts Nov 15, 2009
" DELTA is a national program for intimate partner violence prevention funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nine coalitions were originally funded in 2002, and five more were added in 2003. Current DELTA sites in Alaska are in Juneau, Sitka, Dillingham and Ketchikan. "Social change happens when people gather together with a shared dream and vision and work for change," said Ati Nasiah, who oversees AWARE's prevention programs. "This is something I believe we are... (Juneau Empire)
Violence Between Couples Is Usually Calculated, And Does Not Result From Loss Of Control, Study Suggests Oct 27, 2009
New research examines the relationship between AOD and intimate partner violence. Findings show that an. (Science Daily)
DOCTOR IS IN: Domestic violence stopping abuse and bringing awareness Oct 27, 2009
Each year, intimate partner violence results in an estimated 2 million injuries and 1,200 deaths among women ... And it is also a time to work towards the prevention of intimate partner violence ... Intimate partner violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, sexual preference, economic background or religious beliefs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Local Voices: Domestic violence is a public health issue Oct 24, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:11 AM HST We all have specific images that come to mind when we hear the term intimate partner violence or the more widely used term domestic violence ... There is no question that domestic violence/intimate partner violence is a profound public health issue. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Time to create a database on domestic violence Oct 17, 2009
In 2007, 119 homicides were committed in California as a result of "intimate partner violence," and in 2006, a staggering 43,911 people were arrested for domestic violence, according to the Department of Justice. It seems impossible that there isn't a way to alert people that their partner has a history of abuse, violence or stalking. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Partner Abuse Leads To Wide Range Of Health Problems, Study Finds Oct 15, 2009
While other research has found a link between intimate partner violence and health, this is among the first major studies that has not relied on self-reports by women about their health status ... That's because the participants in this study all had health insurance, and research shows that women who are not consistently insured have higher rates of intimate partner violence and may have worse health overall ... 16, 2008) Pregnant women who experience intimate partner violence before, during or... (Science Daily)
'Nobody Really Knows What Happened. Yes, We Do. Oct 13, 2009
We should be especially concerned because intimate partner violence is occurring at younger and younger ages. Among high school girls, by a dating partner. (Slate)
Letter: Domestic violence is a community problem Oct 13, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and prevention report that there are 1,200 deaths and 2 million injuries to women from intimate partner violence each year. Domestic violence touches us all, even if we are not directly a victim or an abuser. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Readers Write 10/11 Oct 10, 2009
Intimate partner violence is widespread. An estimated 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
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National Institute of Justice and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence. 2002). (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
South Africa: A Nation Killing Itself Aug 26, 2009
"Girls exposed to sexual abuse as young children are at increased risk of being raped again in childhood and of experiencing intimate partner violence as adults," note authors Prof Mohammed Seedat and colleagues ... "Alcohol misuse, and in some parts of the country drug misuse, are major factors underlying homicides, intimate partner violence, rape, abuse of children, road deaths and other unintentional injuries," note the authors. (allAfrica.com)
Violence Against Mothers In Bangladesh Associated With Health Problems In Young Children Aug 11, 2009
Intimate partner violence was assessed on surveys given to the men, whereas women reported information about their children's health ... 4 percent) of the mothers had experienced intimate partner violence from their husband within the past year ... Both direct and indirect mechanisms may be responsible for the elevated risk of illness among children exposed to intimate partner violence, they note. (Science Daily)
Universal Screening For Intimate Partner Violence May Provide Only Modest Benefits Aug 10, 2009
10, 2009) New research suggests that universal intimate partner violence (IPV) screening in health care settings does not result in significant changes in subsequent reports of IPV or quality of life, according to a new study ... Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Health Care Settings A Randomized Trial ... 16, 2008) Pregnant women who experience intimate partner violence before, during or after pregnancy often suffer adverse health effects, including depression, post traumatic stress... (Science Daily)
Older Adults Subjected To Abuse Or Self-neglect At Greater Risk Of Mortality Aug 7, 2009
According to Dong, the field of elder abuse is estimated to have lagged more than 20 years behind that of child abuse or intimate partner violence. "With the rapidly growing aged population in this country, problems of elder abuse will likely become even more pervasive, affecting our family, friends and loved ones," Dong said. (Science Daily)
Screening May Not Lessen Domestic Violence Aug 6, 2009
During the next 18 months, 46 percent of the women who had been screened before their health-care visit and 53 percent of the others reported a recurrence of domestic violence, which the researchers called intimate partner violence, or IPV. The difference was not statistically significant, the researchers said. Women in the screened group showed more improvement in their quality of life and less depression than those in the non-screened group, although these differences also were not... (MEDLINEplus)
School-based Program Helps Prevent Dating Violence Among Teens, Especially Boys Aug 5, 2009
Dating violence among adolescents often leads to intimate partner violence in adulthood and also is associated with injuries, unsafe sex, substance use and suicide attempts. David A. Wolfe, Ph. (Science Daily)
Yes, men suffer, but women more severely Jul 22, 2009
CATHY YOUNG ( Op-ed, July 16) is right to point out that more services should be devoted to male victims of intimate partner violence. However, she does a disservice by glossing over that women suffer more serious injuries and other consequences, and by suggesting that services for battered women are misguided and misappropriated. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Nearly One In Five University Students Experienced Violence In Last Six Months Jul 16, 2009
There are established guidelines that recommend screening women for intimate partner violence in routine clinical care on campus, but not for men. This study shows we need the same routine screening for young men, too, says Saewyc. (Science Daily)
Partner Violence Continues After Break-up Jul 13, 2009
These are among the findings from the doctoral work conducted by Solveig Vatnar, a researcher and psychologist who recently defended her dissertation entitled "An Interactional Perspective on Help-Seeking Women Subject to Intimate Partner Violence" at the University of Oslo ... Vatnar s study shows that being subjected to violence within the original family also has a clear effect on the risk of repeatedly ending up in relationships that involve intimate partner violence ... Vatnar believes it... (Science Daily)
Homicides can follow years of abuse Jul 5, 2009
According to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women experience 2 million injuries from intimate partner violence each year. -- Family ViolencePrevention Fund. (Florida Today)
Domestic Violence Expert Comments on Chris Brown Plea Deal Jun 23, 2009
" Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,200 deaths and two million injuries to women from intimate partner violence each year. On average, three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends each day in this country. 15.5 million U.S. children live in families in which partner violence occurred at least once in the past year, and seven million children live in families in which severe partner violence occurred. The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to end... (PR Newswire)
Leone addresses Malden High seniors on dangers of teen dating violence Jun 16, 2009
Youth, specifically between the ages of 16-24, experience the highest per capita rate of intimate partner violence in the nation. Following news reports on the alleged incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna, a survey of Boston teens revealed that 46 percent of respondents believed that Rihanna was in some way responsible. (Malden Observer, MA)
When Parents Fight, Children Often End up with Scars Jun 6, 2009
The study looked at the participants' current depression, as well as their experiences with violence against children, intimate partner violence, lifetime suicide attempts and alcohol dependence ... 4 times more likely to have depression, more than three times more likely to be involved in intimate partner violence, almost five times more likely to mistreat their children, and 1. (MEDLINEplus)
Teens view student-made videos in antiviolence project Jun 5, 2009
Nationwidem young people, 16 to 24, also experience the highest per capita rate of intimate partner violence, according to the bureau. The student-made videos brought these numbers closer to home, said 17-year-old Amanda Caristinos, who says she has friends at Malden High School who have suffered relationship abuse. (Boston Globe)
People With Parents Who Fight Are More Likely To Have Mental Health Problems In Later Life May 29, 2009
The researchers measured current depression and lifetime suicide attempts, intimate partner violence, violence against children and alcohol dependence. They also asked people about childhood adversities such as parental separation, divorce, parental death or imprisonment, alcoholism and physical and/or sexual abuse, as well as asking about social level stressors including poor parental health, housing problems, prolonged parental unemployment, and financial troubles. (Science Daily)
Abusive Relationships Increase Women’s Risk Of HIV Infection May 26, 2009
The study, which appears in the May/June issue of the journal General Hospital Psychiatry, shows that intimate partner violence, which is physical or sexual assault of a spouse or partner, has become a significant public health concern around the world ... In addition, almost 12 percent of HIV infection among women was due to intimate partner violence ... Sareen J, Pagura J, Grant B. Is intimate partner violence associated with HIV infection among women in the United States. (Science Daily)
Abusive relations vulnerable to HIV May 24, 2009
The study, involving about 14,000 women, shows that "intimate partner violence", which is physical or sexual assault of a spouse or partner, has become a significant public health concern around the world ... Besides, almost 12% of HIV infection among women was due to intimate partner violence. (India Times, India)
Cyber Millenials: High-tech And Highly Educated Young Adults Who Drink Way Too Much May 18, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 17, 2009) "Audience segmentation" refers to categorizing people by their behaviors, attitudes, opinions, or lifestyles. It is widely used in social-marketing efforts. (Science Daily)
Domestic violence drop may deceive May 11, 2009
7 percent rate of intimate partner violence among couples where the male remains employed compared with a 7. 5 percent rate of violence when the male has one period of unemployment. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Women at far higher risk? May 7, 2009
"Twenty-five percent of women in the general population and in 40 to 50 percent in the targeted studies have been victims of physical intimate partner violence," Professor Rachel Jewkes of the Sexual Violence Research Initiative said in Benoni, Johannesburg on Wednesday. The conference was aimed at addressing and preventing sexual assault and violence. (iAfrica.com)
Recording Artist Rachel Brown's Message For Victims Of Domestic Violence: "Learn To Love Yourself First" Apr 29, 2009
In addition, females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence. "For so many women the fear of leaving is greater than the fear of staying," Brown states. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Week-long effort at William Woods to shed light on domestic abuse Apr 15, 2009
This week's activities began Monday night with Speak Out, an event where a survivor recounted her experiences with intimate partner violence, and continues throughout the week with documentaries on rape and domestic violence and events like a mock court trial meant to shoe how judges, local law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys work with CARDV in incidents of domestic violence. It is very important to understand the nature and dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, including what... (Fulton Sun, MO)
DA Leone announces PSA project for students to speak out against teen dating violence Apr 3, 2009
1 in 3 teenagers report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or physically hurt by their partner Youth, specifically between the ages of 16 to 24, experience the highest per capita rate of intimate partner violence in the nation Following news reports on the alleged incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna, a survey of Boston teens revealed that 46% of respondents believed that Rihanna was in some way responsible. In addition, 44% said that fighting was a... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
MIddlesex DA: Don't become the next Rihanna Apr 2, 2009
Youth, specifically between the ages of 16 to 24, experience the highest per capita rate of intimate partner violence in the nation. Following news reports on the alleged incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna, a survey of Boston teens revealed that 46 percent of respondents believed that Rihanna was in some way responsible. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Survey: 33% of girls, 20% of boys report abuse in Somerville Mar 28, 2009
I look forward to learning more about the strengths and challenges of Somerville in dealing with violence and supporting the search for resources in prevention, education and awareness, and in services to victims of intimate partner violence. In 2003, the commission supported the founding of the dating violence prevention program, Teens Against Dating Abuse (TADA), at the Somerville High School. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Health Worse for Older Domestic Violence Victims Mar 27, 2009
The bulk of research on the health effects of family violence has focused on younger female victims of intimate partner violence, Paranjape and her colleagues note. But researchers are now beginning to look at how this kind of violence, as well as abuse by other family members, affects older women's health. (MEDLINEplus)
Pop star's arrest brings attention to serious problem of domestic violence Mar 22, 2009
Most victims of intimate partner violence are women, and since I'm a gynecologist, that is where I'll focus. But men can be victims of domestic violence as well and deserve the same support as women in that situation. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
What's Love Got to Do With It? Mar 21, 2009
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year 1,200 women die and 2 million are injured because of intimate partner violence. Tragically, many of these women will go without seeking help or treatment, often due to internalized guilt and depression. (PR Newswire)
A Disturbia of dating violence Mar 19, 2009
"It was never designed for intimate partner violence, which is more layered and complex.". By contrast, the certified abuse intervention programs that Massachusetts law requires for anyone who violates a restraining order involve at least 40 sessions, often in groups of other batterers, and directly confront the root causes of the violence. (Boston Globe)
Rexburg teens to appear on 'Oprah' (229) Mar 14, 2009
Standard Journal Online - News. The upper valley's newspaper since 1888. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Singers' domestic abuse case 'textbook' Mar 7, 2009
Women ages 20-24 are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Mr. Brown has stated that when he was growing up, he witnessed his stepfather beat his mother. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
letter FRI::4 Mar 6, 2009
I am sure you are aware that intimate partner violence is a leading killer of black women between the ages of 15 and 24 irrespective of their socioeconomic background. That means your student population falls squarely within the group most at risk of death. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Exposure to family violence compromises physical and mental health of older women Mar 6, 2009
Higher lifetime exposure among older African American women to family violence, which may include intimate partner violence and elder maltreatment, is linked to worse physical and mental health, regardless of when the exposure occurred. Anuradha Paranjape, MD, MPH, Nancy Sprauve-Holmes, MPH, John Gaughan, PhD, and Nadine Kaslow, PhD, from Temple University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA) and Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA), used a survey to assess lifetime family violence... (EurekAlert!)
Are Women More Generous? New Study Sheds Light On Donation Behavior Feb 26, 2009
20, 2009) Women who are victims of intimate partner violence tend to have different patterns of facial injury than women who experience facial trauma from other causes, according to a new report. This. (Science Daily)
More of this story Feb 20, 2009
- Females between the ages of 16 and 24 suffer the highest rate of intimate partner violence, also called teen dating violence. - One in five high school girls is physically or sexually hurt by a dating partner. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Boyfriend charged in woman's death Feb 18, 2009
"Colon and her husband, Josue Colon, said that during a recent dinner with Forty's father, Gonzalez said that he had killed someone in Guatemala.Defense attorney Willie J. Davis declined to comment after being told of the family's description of the couple's relationship and Gonzalez's alleged boast that he had killed someone in the past.Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and Toni Troop, a spokeswoman for Jane Doe Inc., which targets domestic violence, both yesterday urged victims of... (Boston Globe)
Rihanna/Chris Brown Incident Underscores Need for Early Intervention, Leading Domestic Violence Expert Says Feb 16, 2009
Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,200 deaths and two million injuries to women from intimate partner violence each year. On average, three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends each day in this country. (PR Newswire)
Preventive Care Feb 12, 2009
According to the Department of Justice, women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence. Of the 43,000 students at the Auraria Campus, 24,533 of them are women, most of whom are under 28 years old. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Certain Facial Injuries Point to Domestic Violence Feb 7, 2009
The findings could help health-care workers identify victims of intimate partner violence, they added ... "Specfically, higher than expected numbers of zygomatic complex fractures, orbital blow-out fractures and intracranial injuries were found in intimate partner violence," the study authors wrote ... "Because intimate partner violence accounts for 34 percent to 73 percent of all facial injuries in women, facial plastic surgeons and other health-care providers who treat patients with... (MEDLINEplus)
