Domestic violence is more common than most of us may think. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24 people are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking every minute in this country. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is important to...
Domestic Violence
Sometimes, victims are accused of domestic violence
Verbal abuse is a kind of domestic abuse. It's one form that has the potential to lead to physical violence, but it doesn't necessarily result in physical violence every time.Verbal abuse can be just as painful as a physical attack, and it can have lasting...
What can you do if you’re accused of domestic violence?
There are dozens of reasons why a person could be accused of domestic violence when he or she never participated in a violent act. Male or female, innocent people are more likely to be accused of domestic violence by people who irrationally want to harm their...
Study will focus on domestic abuse and homelessness
Imagine being forced to leave your home because of domestic violence. You've fled, and now you're left alone to fend for yourself on the streets. Those who are homeless are going to be asked about this very serious problem in New York. According to the news from Jan....
Domestic violence: A real problem that could destroy reputations
Domestic violence is a serious problem in the United States, so much so that many people refer to it as an epidemic. While women are more likely to be victims of violence in their households, men are also exposed to domestic violence. Around 15 percent of all domestic...
Men facing false allegations of abuse need to protect themselves
As a man, you know that when you do something a woman doesn't like, she may be able to make allegations against you. You may be worried that your spouse will make allegations of domestic abuse against you since you've asked for a divorce. You know the relationship is...
Family abuse: You can defend yourself against allegations
Family abuse can be defined in many ways, but generally speaking, it involves any act in which force, violence or threats result in physical injury or the fear of physical injury against someone in your household. Family household members include anyone you live with...
What should you know if you’re accused of domestic violence?
It is never a good feeling to know that you've been accused of domestic violence. At this point, you have no choice but to face those allegations and to address them. Since there are many kinds of domestic violence, the first thing to do is to find out what kind...
Man faces charges after Alexa allegedly calls the sheriff
Technology is changing how cases are handled in court. With emails, text messages and even products like Amazon's Alexa, which is hooked up to continuous Wi-Fi, there are more chances than ever to collect evidence against a person or to prove someone's...
What are the types of domestic violence?
Domestic violence is not just physical. It can include many different acts that affect someone's physical and emotional health. As someone who is accused of domestic violence, you need to understand the different types to identify why you're being accused.Domestic...