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An Overview of Abuse Tactics

WebDeveloping the Power & Control Wheel. The Power and Control Wheel was created by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (DAIP) in Duluth, MN as part of their …

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October 2023: Victim Blaming – What Is It and Why Does It …

WebOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM). It is a time to shine a light on abuse and to educate the public about this extremely damaging and all …

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What We Do: Programs & Services

WebAnnual School Programs – ABRHS Wellness Classes: 500 Freshman on Healthy Relationships in collaboration with Acton PD officers; Mt. Alvernia – grades 7-12 in …

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August 2021: The Big-Picture Economic Impact of Domestic …

Web99% of abusive relationships involve some form of financial abuse ().This may play out for survivors in many different ways and combinations of ways with varied …

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May 2021: The Essentials of Self-Care

WebDVSN May 25 2021 Uncategorized. “Self-care” has become somewhat of a buzzword phrase recently and one promoted heavily during May, aka Mental Health Awareness …

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May 2023: The Enduring Impact of Abuse on Mental Health

WebThe Link Between Mental Health and Abuse. Two thirds of women who receive mental health services have experienced domestic violence, compared with …

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April 2021: Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2021

WebHistory of SAAM. Much like domestic violence, sexual assault is an issue that remained largely in the shadows for a long time. Many campaigns for social change …

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May 2022: Listen & Believe – That’s All You Need to Do

WebListening and believing may seem like small things, automatic or trivial. But to abuse victims, in particular, they make a huge difference. Simple as they sound, they …

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January 2021: The Universality of Domestic Violence

WebCultural Acceptance. It is only relatively recently that domestic abuse has been seen as a societal problem. Intimate partner violence, particularly against women, …

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November 2021: The Emotional Minefield of Adult Children as …

WebEmotional Abuse & Manipulation. Abusive adult children take advantage of of their parents’ deep sense of obligation in order to gain power over them and get what …

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March 2023: Disabilities and Domestic Violence

WebImpacts of Disabilities. According to the CDC, disability has three dimensions: (1) an impairment in a person’s body structure or function or mental function …

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August 2022: Safety Planning – Reducing Risk & Exploring Options

WebA safety plan is an essential tool for abuse victims to organize their thoughts and implement decisions for a better future. As discussed in last month’s blog post, “Why …

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November 2020: Navigating the MA Courts During COVID – …

WebFor cases held in-person, there are new guidelines everyone must follow.Anyone entering a courthouse must wear a mask and practice 6-ft social …

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September 2022: Safety Planning – Different Circumstances

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January 2024: Stalking – Stats, Tactics, & Impacts

WebThe Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) defines stalking as, “a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a …

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February 2022: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

WebDVSN Feb 20 2022 Uncategorized. Abuse can be subtle and has so many different forms that it’s sometimes difficult to determine if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy. While no …

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