Download or read book Break the Silent Cycle of Domestic Violence written by Zepora Bastian Certain and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Break the Silent Cycle of Domestic Violence written by Zepora Bastian Certain and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break the Silent Cycle of Domestic Violence By Zepora Bastian Certain Our home lives naturally affect life outside of our own four residential walls. Domestic violence is not an issue that should be swept under a rug or regarded as only a personal matter. The spilling over of violence at home into the workplace can have considerable consequences not only for the parties involved but also for innocent colleagues or clients. In Break the Silent Cycle of Domestic Violence, Zepora Bastian Certain lays out staggering data and a comprehensive course of action for businesses looking to take a proactive stance in protecting their employees from violence. With extensive research, and insightful tips on identifying the symptoms of an abuse victim, Certain has compiled an invaluable resource for both management and employees in clear rhetoric to tackle this silent threat and ultimately help others to help themselves. This book is a tool anyone can use to protect themselves and the ones they care about. In the case of domestic violence, ignorance is everything but bliss.
Download or read book Breaking the Cycle written by Zane and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eagerly awaited collection of stories dealing with domestic abuse, edited by the New York Times bestselling author Zane. Breaking the Cycle is a stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic abuse. This powerful collection is sure to serve as a wake-up call for people either dealing with a domestic abuse situation, or those watching someone else endure it. In the title story, Zane describes the turmoil that a young girl suffers at the hands of her stepfather. The girl and her mother plan their escape, but at the last minute the mother falters. In D.V. Bernard's "The Lonely Echoes of My Youth," readers are introduced to a young boy raising himself on the fringes of a drug-infested neigborhood. Nane Quartay's provocative story, "The Grindstone," describes a boy who witnesses a brutal murder which will have far-reaching effects on him and his family. Tracy Price-Thompson weaves a powerful tale in "The Stranger" when a woman constantly abused by her husband finds inner strength after a brutal attack. Collen Dixon's "The Break of Dawn" will keep readers deep in thought long after they finish reading her story about a young desperate mother terrifed that her own daughter will grow up and become victimized herself. Dywane D. Birch's "Victory Begins With Me" reflects how one woman has to struggle to get her life back to normal. Shonda Cheekes' "Silent Suffering" flips the script when a man finds himself abused by the female in his life. Newcomer J.L. Woodson's "God Does Answer Prayers" deals with a young boy fighting for his life in a hospital bed, put there by one of the people who is supposed to love him the most: a parent. These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic abuse, while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it. It is sure to serve as a rallying cry for all those who desire victory over their own victimization, and a guide for understanding the complex undercurrents that make such patterns possible.
Download or read book Breaking the Cycle of Abuse written by Beverly Engel and published by Wiley + ORM. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “clear, empathetic self-help book . . . is an excellent choice for readers who come from an abusive past and are struggling to make a brighter future”(Publishers Weekly). If you were emotionally, physically, or sexually abused as a child or adolescent, or if you experienced neglect or abandonment, it isn't a question of whether you will continue the cycle of abuse but rather a question of how--whether you will become an abuser or continue to be a victim. In this breakthrough book, Beverly Engel, a leading expert on emotional and sexual abuse, explains how to stop the cycle of abuse once and for all. Her step-by-step program provides the necessary skills for gaining control over emotions, changing negative attitudes, learning healthy ways of communicating, healing the damage from prior abuse, and seeking out support. Throughout, Engel shares many dramatic personal stories including her own experiences with abusive behavior. Breaking the Cycle of Abuse gives you the power to shatter abusive patterns for good and offers a legacy of hope and healing for you and your family. “A beacon of hope for women and men who fear that they will pass the abuse they have suffered on to their children, partners, or employees.” —Lundy Bancroft, author of When Dad Hurts Mom and Why Does He Do That? “In this remarkably powerful, wise, and compassionate book, Beverly Engel . . . offers expert advice and strategies to help parents and would-be parents avoid doing to their children what was done to them and helps both abusers and victims in emotionally and physically abusive relationships make vitally important changes in their relationships.” —Susan Forward, Ph.D., author of Toxic Parents and Emotional Blackmail
Download or read book Breaking the Cycle of Abuse written by Dr Catherine Scott and published by Chariot Victor Publishing. This book was released on 1992-05 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Breaking the Cycle of Silence written by Daniel Pearse and published by Houndstooth Press. This book was released on 2020-09-13 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest statistics tell us that one out of three girls and one out of six boys will be sexually abused before the age of eighteen, destroying their lives in ways we can't even imagine. We also know that 90 percent of the time, victims know their abuser. Daniel Pearse is living proof of both these statistics. He and his brother were sent to live with a pedophile after their mother died. For nine years, Daniel suffered sexual, physical, emotional, mental, and verbal abuse at the hands of his tormentor. Like many abused children, Daniel then suffered in silence for decades as an adult. Now, he's committed to stopping the cycle of abuse that causes so much pain. Breaking the Cycle of Silence proposes age-appropriate sexual abuse training and education in schools. It teaches children what is appropriate, shows adults the signs of abuse to look for, and offers sources of support for victims. With such training and education, we can identify and stop abusers, preventing them from claiming victim after victim for years.
Download or read book Emotional Abuse Healing written by Robin Martel and published by . This book was released on with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a decade I endured emotional abuse from my spouse - the person who is supposed to love me more than anything in the entire world. I was broken, beaten down and became an emotional shell of a being. From rock bottom, I had two choices: give up or fight back. I chose the latter. I want to help you do the same. I'll tell you my story and show you how you can come out of the other side just like I did. This book has 9 steps that can be used as a road-map to guide you through the difficult navigation of emotional abuse, including: - The warning signs of emotional abuse - What causes emotional abuse? - Taking back control - Leaving your abuser - Rebuilding you and your self-esteem As a survivor, I wrote this short book to my former self; I wanted it to be the book I needed when I was in an emotionally abusive relationship. I hope it can be of help to you during the undeniable heartache of an abusive partnership.
Download or read book Silent No More written by Virgie P. Townsend and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silent No More: Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence and Abuse is a story on how one brave woman broke the generational curse of violence and abuse in her family. In her Autobiography, Virgie goes into detail on how she overcame not only domestic violence, but also how she overcame childhood bullying, sexual assault, and child abuse. Silent No More is a great book for anyone wanting to get involved in a relationship, Virgie gives the warning signs of an abuser, tells of her own personal testimonies, and even shares her poetry in this book. Silent No More also includes resources for victims and provides a personalized journal after each chapter for the readers reflections and notes.
Download or read book Breaking the Silence written by Anne O. Weatherholt and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook on domestic violence from a spiritual perspective, for clergy, parish nurses, and others. A handbook about domestic violence from a spiritual perspective, and the only one of its kind, Breaking the Silence contains important, action-oriented information about domestic violence and its pervasiveness in society. Sections include "myths" about domestic violence; a checklist to determine if a relationship is potentially violent; clergy resources for counseling, worship, and congregational outreach; rape; information for youth; and pages that can be customized with local and national contact numbers, e-mail addresses, and websites. Also includes questions for discussion and suggestions for using the book for training or as a youth and adult education tool. This resource is limited to adult abuse, as the subject of child abuse is highly specialized and often includes many more laws and involvement from local agencies that will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse 2 volumes written by Laura L. Finley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, two-volume work examines domestic abuse in the United States and worldwide, providing research, personal stories, and primary documents that reveal the extent of the problem. An estimated 1,300 to 1,800 Americans are murdered by intimate partners each year. Far from being a problem that only impacts women, domestic violence hurts society as a whole both socially as well as financially, with an estimated direct and indirect cost of nearly $6 billion annually in the United States. This book provides a timely and thorough reference for educators, students, scholars and activists seeking to better understand the global issue of domestic abuse. The entries document the history of the domestic violence prevention movement, provide explanations for abuse, identify warning signs of hidden abuse, describe types of victims and offenders, and supply information on interventions and prevention programs. Written by an array of experts in the field, the book also integrates the personal stories of survivors and addresses abuse as a global issue by covering topics such as acid attacks and female genital mutilation.
Download or read book Breaking Cycles A Story of Breaking the Cycle of Abuse written by Jenarda Makupson and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of how a teenagers life was shattered from abuse, Teenage Pregnancy and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). She walks you through the drama and near death situations from betrayal, that she never expected her life would become.Growing up in California around the music industry lifestyle of singers she always thought she would have a great life, have the fairytale lifestyle and live happily ever after. Well, life was far from that. Instead she kept on running into cycles of abuse that continued to get worse. Every form of abuse you can imagine. Until tragedy ended it all. After her life of abuse, she had developed a desire to help others. She felt a breath of fresh air after finally moving on, sharing that experience with others became her focus. She points out very important steps to take that are helpful for domestic violence and abuse victims to break the cycle. Her hopes is that this book will give courage and hope to victims or even someone that has a friend or relative going through it. Inspire them to break the cycle, like she did and live a happier and healthier life.
Download or read book Silent No More written by Virgie P. Townsend and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-02-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silent No More is an autobiography dealing with the much too common issue of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Childhood Bullying, and Sexual Assault. Hear how one woman broke the generational curse of abuse in the family, and how she broke free from childhood bullies, this story will make you laugh, cry, but most of all it will hopefully make you STAND UP and SPEAK OUT against Domestic Violence and Abuse. Included in this book is a two page journal at the end of each chapter, scriptures, Domestic Violence and Assault statistics and a section for note taking. This book is a must read.
Download or read book Why Does He Do That written by Lundy Bancroft and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship. He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men—and change your life. In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about: • The early warning signs of abuse • The nature of abusive thinking • Myths about abusers • Ten abusive personality types • The role of drugs and alcohol • What you can fix, and what you can’t • And how to get out of an abusive relationship safely “This is without a doubt the most informative and useful book yet written on the subject of abusive men. Women who are armed with the insights found in these pages will be on the road to recovering control of their lives.”—Jay G. Silverman, Ph.D., Director, Violence Prevention Programs, Harvard School of Public Health
Download or read book When Love Hurts written by Jill Cory and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Every woman who is struggling to understand the mistreatment she is experiencing in her relationship should begin by reading [this] wonderful book.”—Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That? What do you do when the one you love hurts you? Have you been searching for answers to difficult questions about your relationship? Do you feel confused about why your partner seems loving one moment and angry the next? Summoning the courage to ask these challenging questions can seem daunting. You know something is wrong in your relationship, but you are not sure what. If you are beginning to wonder if you are experiencing abuse, this book can offer you support, information, and, most of all, hope as you look for answers. Written by two women with a wealth of experience supporting victims of abuse, When Love Hurts introduces exercises and resources to help you make sense of your relationship, addressing all forms of abuse, including verbal, emotional, financial, sexual, and physical. This practical guidebook is a supportive and nonjudgmental friend to those who don’t know where to turn and is filled with stories from women who have been in the same position. By drawing on your own wisdom and that of the many others who have shared your experience, When Love Hurts can help you find the answers you have been looking for.
Download or read book BREAKING THE MASK Silent Battles Living with PTSD Anxiety and Trauma written by Patrick Parker- Strong Opininion, Indomitable Spirit and published by ParkerWrites. This book was released on with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. It is a natural response to a terrifying or life-threatening event, causing a range of symptoms that can be debilitating for those who suffer from it. This book is meant to be a guide for those who are silently suffering. I hope this can be a tool to help others who may feel like there is no hope. Lets break the mask together.
Download or read book Everything You Need to Know about Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence written by Charlotte Kinstlinger-Bruhn and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses domestic abuse, its warning signs, and healthy ways of dealing with it.
Download or read book Spin Cycle Stop written by Ma Lmft Bob Meade and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most difficult and dangerous things a person can do is to leave an abusive relationship. This book provides insights into what victims go through and the challenges they face to change from "victims" to "survivors". It is filled with real-life stories and experinces as well as quotes from survivors who have made that change. It also provides information the author feels is important not only for the survivor but also for the family, friends and loved ones of those caught up in the frightening, crazy-making world of abusive relationships. The author addresses such issues as: What is domestic violence? Why do victims stay and/or return to the abuser? What are the psychological, emotional and verbal tools the abuser uses to control the victim? What is the worst part of the abuse according to victims? What is the Cycle of Abuse and how does it compare to the Cycle of Respect? Why is it so hard to get away? What is Safety Planning and how can friends, family and loved ones play a big part in it?
