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Beginning October 1st, we honor survivors and remember victims of Domestic Violence, recognizing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1989. Let’s raise awareness and be a voice for the victims of this prevalent issue affecting everyone, irrespective of age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. Domestic violence, often involving physical and emotional abuse, is a systemic pattern of dominance that can lead to severe consequences, including physical injury, trauma, and sadly, death. Despite progress, statistics show that more than 10 million individuals are abused annually by intimate partners, highlighting the urgent need for continued support and advocacy. It’s alarming to note that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced physical abuse from an intimate partner, emphasizing the far-reaching impacts of domestic violence on individuals and families. Let’s stand together to break the cycle and provide support for those in need. Women’s HQ, headquartered in Washington, DC, offers valuable advocacy services, resources, and support, mental health programs, and more. Let’s work towards a future free from domestic violence, where every individual feels safe and protected. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH............💞💞💞Here are several key points and resources related to domestic violence, along with hashtags that can be used to raise awareness and support: Key Points on Domestic Violence: 1. Definition: Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse between intimate partners or family members. 2. Signs of Abuse: These can include physical injuries, isolation from friends and family, controlling behavior, financial manipulation, and emotional distress. 3. Impact: Domestic violence can lead to serious physical and mental health issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and long-term physical injuries. 4. Help and Support: There are numerous resources available for those experiencing domestic violence, including hotlines, shelters, and counseling services. 5. Legal Protections: Many countries have laws in place to protect victims of domestic violence, including restraining orders and legal aid. 6. Community Awareness: Raising awareness about domestic violence can help reduce stigma and encourage victims to seek help. #jenniferrampersaudsupportstheinitative #jenniferrampersaud #ForDomesticViolence #EndDomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #StopTheViolence #NoMoreAbuse #SpeakOut #SurvivorStories #YouAreNotAlone #LoveShouldNotHurt #DomesticAbuse #EmpowerSurvivors #SupportSurvivors #HealingTogether #StopTheCycle #breakingthecycleofgenerationalcurses

Why We Shouldn’t Assign Gender to Domestic Violence Many may assume it primarily affects #women, but did you know that nearly one in four men also experience domestic violence? In fact, almost half (48%) of #men face severe psychological aggression, highlighting the urgent need to recognize domestic violence as a human issue—not a gendered one. Stigmatizing or ignoring male victims only deepens the crisis. According to the National Crime #Victimization Survey, nearly half of domestic violence incidents were not reported to authorities in 2019, a dramatic increase from 33% in 2010. Unreported or reported, domestic violence costs all of us billions. The CDC estimates that domestic violence costs our economy over $8 billion annually, covering medical, mental health care, and lost productivity. When we consider unreported cases, the toll on our society is even higher. Assigning a specific gender to domestic violence hinders efforts to address its true scope and devastating impact. It’s time to shift the conversation and provide inclusive support for all survivors, regardless of gender. Going forward, let’s raise awareness that domestic violence affects everyone and advocate for inclusive resources and support. Together, we can build a world where every survivor is heard and helped. #DAWN #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportAllSurvivors #EndTheStigma Psychology Today Domestic Abuse Education American Psychiatric Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NAMI Source: https://lnkd.in/gRyMQmJF

It's time to dispel some common myths and misconceptions surrounding domestic violence. Awareness is crucial in understanding and addressing this complex issue. Here are a few myths we need to address: It's Only Physical: Domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse. It can include emotional, psychological, financial, and sexual abuse as well. These forms of abuse can be just as damaging and are often harder to detect. It Only Happens in Certain Families or Communities: Domestic violence knows no boundaries. It affects people of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. No one is immune, and everyone deserves support. It's Just a Private Matter: Domestic violence is a public health concern that impacts not just the individuals involved but also the larger community. It thrives in silence and secrecy, which is why speaking out and seeking help is crucial. Victims Can Just Leave: Leaving an abusive relationship is not as simple as it sounds. Many factors, including fear, financial dependence, cultural or religious beliefs, and concerns for children's safety, can make leaving extremely challenging. It's Always the Victim's Fault: No one deserves to be abused. The blame lies solely with the abuser, and victims should never be blamed for the actions of their abusers. It's Just a Temporary Issue: Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior that tends to escalate over time if left unchecked. Early intervention and support are crucial to breaking this cycle. It's important to educate ourselves and others about the realities of domestic violence. By challenging these misconceptions, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, know that help is available. Reach out to local shelters, hotlines, or support organizations like Transformation House for assistance and guidance. Together, we can raise awareness and support survivors. 💜 #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #SupportSurvivors

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth October is domestic violence awareness month. According to the CDC’s recent survey, more than 16 million people in the US suffer from intimate partner abuse per year. 85% of victims of intimate partner violence are women. In 2019, nearly 4 women per day were killed by an intimate partner in the US. Domestic violence is not limited to any race, religion, profession or socioeconomic group. Anyone can be impacted either as survivor themselves or as the friend, co-worker or family member. As a community we can help support domestic violence survivors, especially in the workplace.  If you notice staff, colleagues or co-workers who come to work with visible injuries that they blame on “being clumsy,” or if they are frequently late, absent or leaving early when they are generally dependable, take notice as these could be signs of someone surviving domestic violence. Survivors can also show signs of depression or anxiety at work or may receive harassing phone calls, text messages or emails that distract them from work. Domestic Violence programs throughout the state of Kansas can offer help to those experiencing intimate partner violence. A directory of Kansas programs can be found at https://lnkd.in/g8W36tKm. Help is also available 24/7 at the Kansas Crisis Hotline 1-888-363-2287 or text SAFE to 847411. Most importantly, let survivors know that you are a safe person to talk to and that the violence is not their fault.

Can you imagine not feeling safe in your own home? The one place that we all take for granted to find peace, privacy and security — becoming an ever-present threat?   This is what approximately 10 million Americans face every year living with domestic abuse.   With domestic violence in the recent national media conversation, we want to share some potentially life-saving facts and resources that can break the cycle of violence and generational impact on mental health.   ◈ About 40 million American adults grew up living in a household with domestic violence. Children of domestic violence are 3 times more likely to repeat the cycle in adulthood. ◈ 85% of domestic violence victims are women. Less than 40 percent of women who experience violence seek help due to fear of repercussions or stigma. ◈ Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents, muggings and rape combined. ◈ Nearly 80% of U.S. prisoners report experiencing childhood abuse or growing up in violent homes.   If you or someone you know is facing domestic abuse, call, chat or text the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or access their free resources: https://lnkd.in/gGHpgjA   You can also access our trauma resources here: https://lnkd.in/e4xQAJHT   #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #DomesticViolence #DomesticAbuse #Trauma #PTSD

In October, society becomes aware of new statistics, trends, and best practices in over 40 areas, which can impact the future of everything and, more importantly- young children today. It's also domestic violence awareness month, an issue that often receives the least attention, support, and funding despite having the most significant impact and need. I am unaware of anything that impacts a child more than domestic violence and, in turn, society as that child repeats the cycle of abuse. Thus, seeking support is crucial to breaking free from an abusive relationship, and there are resources available to assist in this regard. Don't wait, seek help, tell a family member or friend- call the national crisis line. Someone is waiting to help, I promise.

🚨 16 messages for 16 days of activism against gender-based violence 🚨 📢 Day 7: Practitioners require specialist training 📢 Practitioners across Children’s Social Care, Early Help, Family Courts and Contact Centres, Housing, and Mental Health services play a key role in identifying domestic abuse. However, our research and evaluations consistently highlight the need for specialist domestic abuse training that provides practitioners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to identify risk and respond to disclosures in a way which supports victim-survivors and that places accountability with the perpetrator. This would: 💡 Enable early intervention which prevents risk escalating 💡 Facilitate appropriate referrals to specialist support 💡 Support trusting relationships between practitioners and adult and child victim-survivors that centre safety and wellbeing. If you’d like to read more, check out the following Cordis Bright resources: 📚 What works in a whole system approach to domestic abuse: https://lnkd.in/e7FThZMw 📚 Review of safeguarding in child contact centres: https://lnkd.in/eQw-MNnr 📚 Restart feasibility study protocol: https://lnkd.in/ebTrpTeU #16DaysOfActivism #EndDomesticAbuse #WholeSystemApproach #CordisBright #GenderBasedViolence #DomesticAbuse

Really proud to have worked alongside my colleagues Matt Irani, Kam Kaur and Abby Noble on research into safeguarding processes in child contact centres in England for Ministry of Justice UK back in 2022-23. This research was funded to meet the requirements of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Findings showed that: 💡 Contact centres provide an important service, and enable thousands of parents/carers to have contact with their children safely. 💡 There is scope to improve both emotional safeguarding and the provision of specialist domestic abuse training for contact centre staff. 💡There is a need for a system wide approach to safeguarding adults and children from the risk of domestic abuse and other harm across family courts, contact centres and specialist support services. The need for specialist training to support practitioners to feel confident identifying and responding to domestic abuse appropriately is consistently highlighted across the range of research and evaluation in domestic abuse that we conduct at Cordis Bright. It's therefore great to see this highlighted as part of our 16 messages for 16 days of activism against gender-based violence below 👇 🚨We're continuing to post a message a day to mark 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, drawing from over a decade of our research and evaluation in domestic abuse. Make sure you're following the Cordis Bright page to stay updated! 🚨

Really proud to be working on the feasibility (test) study of the Restart programme with Kathryn Lord and Emma Andersen, Foundations – What Works Centre for Children & Families, and The Drive Partnership. Restart aims to improve responses to domestic abuse in low-to-medium risk families. The programme's 'Safe & Together' model provides specialist training to Children’s Social Care, Early Help, and housing staff to help shift the narrative from 'why doesn’t the victim-survivor leave?’, to ‘why doesn't the perpetrator stop?’. There is limited evidence on what works to reduce domestic abuse in the UK, and the study is an important step towards building this evidence base. Read more about our planned approach in our study protocol linked below 👇🏻