IPV

Alternatives to Calling the Police for Domestic Violence Survivors

Alternatives to Calling the Police for Domestic Violence Survivors

“Currently, the only widely funded education programs targeting perpetrators of domestic violence are so-called “batterer intervention programs.” These programs are typically overseen by county probation departments, and men attend because they’re required to by court order.

The forced nature of the programs and the association with the legal system mean that men who attend feel stigmatized, Philpart said. There is little evidence that these programs work to change men’s behavior or keep victims safe, and it’s been shown that many men fail to complete the program because there is so little accountability.”

Firms told to look out for domestic abuse signs

Firms told to look out for domestic abuse signs

"Employers "have a duty" to support staff who suffer domestic abuse but few have adequate policies in place, the government says.

It said bosses were in a unique position to help but a "lack of awareness and stigma" held them back.

Calls to domestic abuse services have surged in the pandemic as couples spend more time at home.

Business Minister Paul Scully said employers could be a "bridge between a worker and the support they need"."

Dual Services Needed for Domestic Violence and Opioid Use, Researchers Say

Dual Services Needed for Domestic Violence and Opioid Use, Researchers Say


“There’s already so much stigma around opioid use and partner violence and when you pair that with living in a rural area where everyone knows everyone, women describe not wanting to go to the clinics,” Campbell says....

As IPV and OUD loom on rural communities, Stone suggests people educate themselves about stigma. “If you want to learn more, victim advocacy organizations are amazing. Find one in your community to see if they’re running an education event,” she recommends. “If you don’t feel like it’s a personal issue for you, it’s an issue for your community. We need all the resources in our community to be strong and healthy.”

Stigma Impacts Domestic Violence Survivors

Stigma Impacts Domestic Violence Survivors

According to clinician Sara Grady, stigma negatively impacts the willingness of victims of domestic violence to reach out for help. She underscores that it is "so important to share information about the prevalence of domestic violence because of the stigma that can exist around being a domestic violence victim. In addition, victims commonly experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and complex trauma as a result of their domestic violence."