Download or read book Representing the Domestic Violence Survivor written by Barry L. Goldstein and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transforming Domestic Violence Representation written by Jane K. Stoever and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dominant theories used in the law to explain domestic violence, namely, the Power and Control Wheel and the Cycle of Violence, provide only limited insight into intimate partner abuse. Both theories focus exclusively on the abusive partner's wrongful actions, consistent with recent decades' concentration on criminalization, but fail to educate about the survivor's needs and efforts to end violence. The Stages of Change Model, conversely, reveals that domestic abuse survivors seek an end to relationship violence through a five-stage cyclical sequence and identities the survivor's needs and actions at each stage. This critical information should inform the representation of abuse survivors; however, this model remains unknown in the legal profession, and this article is the first scholarship to apply this model to lawyering. This article evaluates the contributions and shortcomings of the dominant models. It examines how the Stages of Change Model fills a significant void and how insights from the Stages of Change Model can transform the representation of abuse survivors.Domestic violence representation presents unique challenges to lawyers as they struggle with limited conceptions of their role, assumptions about abuse victims and how they should respond to violence, and feelings of fear and frustration when clients return to abusive partners. The Stages of Change Model can concretely illuminate the general client-centered model of legal representation and suggest multiple lawyering lessons for representing domestic violence survivors. The Stages of Change Model is widely accepted in the field of psychology, has been validated by numerous social science studies, and has the potential to achieve more client-centered legal representation with greater safety outcomes. As I explore the enormous implications this model has for client representation in domestic violence law, I draw on my experience teaching domestic violence clinics and the transformation my students report when they learn and apply this model.
Download or read book Scared to Leave Afraid to Stay written by Barry Goldstein and published by Robert Reed Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the stories of ten women who fought the courts and their abusers to gain safety for themselves and their children.
Download or read book Representing Domestic Violence Survivors who are Experiencing Trauma and Other Mental Health Challenges written by Mary Malefyt Seighman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crazy Love written by Leslie Morgan Steiner and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gripping, compulsively readable story of romantic love and its dreadful underside (Susan Cheever), "Crazy Love" recounts Steiner's experiences as an abused wife--and how she found the courage to leave.
Download or read book Representing Domestic Violence Survivors in Family and Supreme Courts written by New York County Lawyers' Association and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A True Story of a Domestic Violence Survivor written by Courteny Mudge and published by Writers Republic LLC. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a true life story about abandonment, abuse, and survival. It is about the things I did to survive and how I overcame everything that I have gone through and been through. When you are abused, abandoned, and a domestic violence survivor, all that can change you. It changed me and believe me, I was a mess for years. For the longest time, I had no hope. I felt that all I deserved in life was abuse and nothing else. I believed that I was ugly and more, but I was wrong. Just because I have been through all that doesn't mean that it has to stop me from living my life the way I want. I am still me. I am still a good-hearted person. I can accomplish anything. Yes, I have a history and a past, but I still smile. I am still accomplishing all that I want to in life. Now I have the honor to help others, hopefully save others, inspire others, and more. My story will have you on the edge of your seat, bring tears to your eyes, and make your heart melt. All I ask is for you to not feel sorry for me because I am a survivor—everything that I have been through has made me strong.
Download or read book Finally at Peace written by Katie Kay and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally At Peace is a riveting true story about living with, and escaping from an abusive relationship. Author Katie Kay reveals some of her worst experiences living with a husband who tried to mentally control her and physically beat her. She documents her year of hell and includes helpful information for those who find themselves in similar situations, or believe they may be headed towards one. Readers will gain insight and knowledge to help them regain their personal self esteem and leave an abusive relationship once and for all, and feel Finally At Peace.
Download or read book I Am Not Your Victim written by Bethel Sipe and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1996-05-20 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailing the domestic violence suffered by the first author during her 16 year marriage, this moving volume details the background and events leading up to and immediately following Beth Sipe's tragic act of desperation: ending the life of the perpetrator. Encouraged to publish her story by her therapist and co-author, Evelyn Hall, Sipe relates how her case was mishandled by the police, the military, a mental health professional and the welfare system, illustrating how women like herself are further victimized and neglected by the very systems that are expected to provide assistance. Her story is followed by seven commentaries by experts in the field. They discuss the causes and process of spousal abuse, reasons why battered women stay, and the dynamic consequences of domestic violence.
Download or read book Stronger Than That written by Sarah Doucette and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir is an inspirational yet harrowing story of a domestic violence victim's search for the truth about her marriage. Twenty-one-year-old Sarah Doucette married a charming, gregarious and attentive man. Six years later, she left the marriage, lucky to be alive. Suffering from PTSD and dissociation after years of physical and emotional abuse, Sarah could barely remember the details of her marriage. After her ex-husband's death by suicide, Sarah set out to interview those who knew him, piecing together the destructive patterns in his life and how it affected her even years later. This book is a cautionary tale about trusting one's inner voice in order to leave an abusive relationship. It is a story of domestic abuse survival that can help others survive their trauma while outlining the many kinds of domestic abuse.
Download or read book The Batterer as Parent written by Lundy Bancroft and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving beyond the narrow clinical perspective sometimes applied to viewing the emotional and developmental risks to battered children, this book, offers a view that takes into account the complex ways in which a batterer's abusive and controlling behaviors are woven into the fabric of daily life. This book is a guide for therapists, child protective workers, family and juvenile court personnel, and other human service providers in addressing the complex impact that batterers -- specifically, male batterers of a domestic partner when there are children in the household -- have on family functioning.
Download or read book The Black Woman s Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence written by Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your journey to healing and wholeness after domestic violence begins here. Domestic violence is about power and control. As a Black woman and a survivor of domestic violence, you have had your power taken away from you against your will. You are not alone, and there are tools you can use to feel whole and in control of your life again. Written by two psychologists and experts in BIPOC mental health, this book will show you how to start healing—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this compassionate book addresses the unique struggles faced by Black women who have experienced domestic violence. You’ll find practical and empowering skills to help you understand and heal from trauma, leave harmful situations, and regain a sense of safety and freedom. You’ll also learn how to build a safety net, trust yourself—and others—again, and let go of the shame and guilt resulting from your experience. Finally, you’ll discover ways to reclaim your self-worth, set boundaries in your relationships, and make room for self-care in your day-to-day life. If you’re ready to leave—or have already left—an abusive situation, this book can help you heal from the trauma of domestic violence and discover personal freedom in mind, body, and spirit.
Download or read book Hope and Healing written by Survivors Rising and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was compiled by a group of students participating in a leadership course in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group has declared a vision for the world in which they are committed to creating a world that is connected, compassionate, authentic, peaceful, and abundant. This book was inspired by that commitment. And suddenly, you know its time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.
Download or read book Writer s Market 100th Edition written by Robert Lee Brewer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most trusted guide to getting published, fully revised and updated Want to get published and paid for your writing? Let Writer's Market, 100th edition guide you through the process. It's the ultimate reference with thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents—as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections, along with contact and submission information. Beyond the listings, you'll find articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing. Discover 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing, how to develop an author brand, and overlooked funds for writers. This 100th edition also includes the ever-popular pay-rate chart and book publisher subject index. You'll gain access to: Thousands of updated listings for book publishers, magazines, contests, and literary agents Articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing A newly revised "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rate chart Sample query letters for fiction and nonfiction Lists of professional writing organizations
Download or read book Domestic Violence Survivor written by Kaitlyn Riley and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-23 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part self-help, part memoir, this book contains some descriptions of violence. These events are my recollection of my time during a physically abusive relationship, and due to the nature of the theme, there are some graphic descriptions of what I went through. This book is for people who are currently in or have been in an abusive relationship. It can also be a useful tool for people who have a loved one who is in an abusive relationship, as I feel it can help them understand the situation more and therefore be a better source of support. Those few seconds between waking up and reality hitting you are the calmest, most carefree moments life can offer. However, they never last long enough, and reality always hits. My reality that sweltering July morning was barely being able to move my body. My legs were in unthinkable pain, covered in purple and red bruises, from my feet up to my thighs. The iron fire poker my boyfriend had used to attack me the night before had left lightsaber-like patterns all over my body. All purple and angry, bruises surrounded my split, bloodied skin that stung to the touch. I was on the floor as he was striking me with the poker, and I raised my legs up to protect myself, leaving me with crisscross patterns all over. My kneecaps and ankles stung and throbbed as the sheets of my bed brushed against them. Looking down at my torso, my arms had bite marks and bruises on them. The fire poker had also been used to strike my top half, and the gargantuan bruises on my forearms showed that they took the brunt of it as I was trying to protect myself. The worst pain of all was reserved for my jaw and my head. I couldn't open my mouth, and the tin-like, metallic taste of blood swished around my mouth every time I moved my tongue. When I separated my mouth and tried to bite down, I realized that my jaw wasn't aligned - my teeth didn't fit together as they should. My jaw was jutting out to the right, and panic washed over me as I traced my finger down my new jawline. I could only imagine what my face looked like. My head was full of lumps and bumps, all of which caused immense pain. I felt like I looked like a cartoon character who'd been hit with a mallet, complete with ten-inch comedy bumps rising from their skull. I very slowly pulled myself up, trying to avoid the covers touching my legs too much. I'd experienced domestic violence many, many times before, and I always dreaded the look in the mirror the next day. Many times I'd been shocked at the monster glaring back at me... What you're about to read is part memoir, part self-help. I'll tell you my story, and throughout the book, I'll help you understand how to deal with the effects of domestic abuse, give you a deeper knowledge of the subject and some mindful methods you'll find useful in your recovery.
Download or read book Stabbed to Life written by A Michelle and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine being stabbed in the presence of your children 18 times As seen on the #MontelWilliams Show, that honored her 15-year-old daughter as a SHERO for stopping the attack, the ordeal spurred Author A. Michelle to not only face her own issues but become an amazing, selfless advocate for other victims. As a result, survivors in the LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA areas can contribute successful completion of programs of recovery, family reunification, drug treatment, and ending violent relationships. Author A. Michelle tells her gripping story of ABUSE and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE that nearly killed her and her COMPELLING JOURNEY OF STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE that gave her a REASON TO LIVE.
Download or read book No Visible Bruises written by Rachel Louise Snyder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE HILLMAN PRIZE FOR BOOK JOURNALISM, THE HELEN BERNSTEIN BOOK AWARD, AND THE LUKAS WORK-IN-PROGRESS AWARD * A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR * NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST * LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST * ABA SILVER GAVEL AWARD FINALIST * KIRKUS PRIZE FINALIST NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2019 BY: Esquire, Amazon, Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, BookRiot, Economist, New York Times Staff Critics “A seminal and breathtaking account of why home is the most dangerous place to be a woman . . . A tour de force.” -Eve Ensler "Terrifying, courageous reportage from our internal war zone." -Andrew Solomon "Extraordinary." -New York Times ,“Editors' Choice” “Gut-wrenching, required reading.” -Esquire "Compulsively readable . . . It will save lives." -Washington Post “Essential, devastating reading.” -Cheryl Strayed, New York Times Book Review An award-winning journalist's intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, revealing how the roots of America's most pressing social crises are buried in abuse that happens behind closed doors. We call it domestic violence. We call it private violence. Sometimes we call it intimate terrorism. But whatever we call it, we generally do not believe it has anything at all to do with us, despite the World Health Organization deeming it a “global epidemic.” In America, domestic violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime, and yet it remains locked in silence, even as its tendrils reach unseen into so many of our most pressing national issues, from our economy to our education system, from mass shootings to mass incarceration to #MeToo. We still have not taken the true measure of this problem. In No Visible Bruises, journalist Rachel Louise Snyder gives context for what we don't know we're seeing. She frames this urgent and immersive account of the scale of domestic violence in our country around key stories that explode the common myths-that if things were bad enough, victims would just leave; that a violent person cannot become nonviolent; that shelter is an adequate response; and most insidiously that violence inside the home is a private matter, sealed from the public sphere and disconnected from other forms of violence. Through the stories of victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and reform movements from across the country, Snyder explores the real roots of private violence, its far-reaching consequences for society, and what it will take to truly address it.
