The Role of Child Welfare Agencies in Georgia Family Law The state of Georgia has laws in place that protect children and give families the support they need for long-term well-being. Child welfare agencies help families find the services to […]
Physical Abuse and Domestic Violence in Family Law Courts Physical abuse can often be the most devastating form of domestic violence, leaving lasting scars that impact victims and their families for a lifetime. Physical abuse results in serious injuries, disabilities, […]
Physical abuse can often be the most devastating form of domestic violence, leaving lasting scars that impact victims and their families for a lifetime. Physical abuse results in serious injuries, disabilities, and even death. Understanding how physical abuse and other […]
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse: Protecting Yourself in Family Law Courts Sexual abuse causes lasting injuries to entire families. Understanding the role of sexual abuse in domestic violence can help you get the resources you need to escape an abusive […]
Sexual abuse causes lasting injuries to entire families. Understanding the role of sexual abuse in domestic violence can help you get the resources you need to escape an abusive relationship. Learning how to recognize common signs of sexual abuse helps […]
Domestic violence isn’t always easy to recognize. Non-physical abuse includes intimidation, threats of violence, coercion, and financial control. But the intimidation that many people experience leads to lasting psychological scars that impact victims, their children, and entire families. Understanding how […]
Domestic abuse extends beyond physical acts of violence. Abusers may also use psychological tactics such as coercion and intimidation to gain control over their victims. Isolating victims is another way that abusers exert their power over their partners. Friends and […]
Verbal abuse is a form of domestic violence that often goes unnoticed by others. It may stay hidden behind closed doors, causing victims to develop feelings of low self-worth and fear for their safety. Verbal threats often lead to physical […]
Discussions on domestic violence typically focus on the physical and sexual assaults that victims suffer. But mental and emotional factors also play a role in how perpetrators abuse their partners. Social norms and cultural elements can perpetuate the frequency of […]
Economic abuse is often overlooked in cases involving domestic violence. Claiming financial control over a spouse is a powerful way to isolate them in an abusive relationship. Restricting a person’s use of their finances keeps them from leaving the situation […]