Could Mindfulness and Meditation Reduce Domestic Violence?
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence has been difficult. Studies have shown that even the most widely-used program for domestic abuse intervention, the Duluth Model, has not been successful in...
View ArticlePowerful Resources to Deal with the Problem of Domestic Violence
As someone recently accused of domestic violence charges, you’re no doubt acutely aware of the challenges faced by victims. Whether you stand falsely accused of hitting a spouse or partner, or whether...
View ArticleHigh Profile Cases Spotlight Domestic Violence: Lessons for Defendants
Domestic violence affects people of every age, race and income level. But cases of domestic violence (DV) usually make the news only when prominent individuals such as actors, sports stars and reality...
View ArticleCommon Defenses Against Domestic Violence Charges and When They Apply
Domestic violence is a serious matter here in California. The laws are strict, tolerance is low to nonexistent, and the overwhelming response is such that being accused of it can dramatically alter...
View ArticleAttitudes Toward Domestic Violence Around the World
You’ve been charged with a domestic violence crime. You’re worried about your future, your relationships and your freedom. Will you have to go to jail? Will your significant other take you back? How...
View ArticleAfter a Domestic Violence Arrest: Lessons to Learn from Nonviolent Communication
If you’ve been recently charged with domestic violence, your life could become quite complicated very quickly, especially if convicted. However, this time can also be a teaching moment—an opportunity...
View ArticleDomestic Violence in Same Sex Relationships: A Journalistic Investigation
When we think about domestic violence, by default most of us picture a man as the perpetrator and a woman as the victim. Indeed, this image has been largely programmed into our minds by cultural...
View ArticleDomestic Violence in Nontraditional Families – Part 1
One key characteristic of domestic violence is that it doesn’t play favorites. In other words, there is no particular family type, age bracket, income bracket, or geographic location that cannot be...
View ArticleThe Science Behind Abuse—Part 1
A domestic violence arrest can impact your life in many ways. It can jeopardize your job, traumatize your family, and separate you from the ones you love. But beyond triaging the immediate crisis of...
View ArticleHabits and Behaviors that Can Contribute to Domestic Violence – Part 1
Perhaps you’ve recently been arrested and charged with domestic violence. Maybe you’re even facing a protective order forbidding you to see your spouse or your kids. Maybe things just got out of...
View ArticleAccused of Hitting Your Kids? Here’s How the State of California May Respond
In the state of California, if you are accused of child abuse (specifically, hitting your child abusively), your world could immediately be put into upheaval. California’s stance on child abuse is to...
View ArticleCan a Domestic Violence Arrest Impact Your Professional License?
Being arrested and charged with domestic violence in California can wreak havoc on your life in many ways. You may have a protective order against you that forbids you from contact with your...
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