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Domestic Violence

What is physical abuse?

February 1, 2021 Sylvia Cooper 0

There is more to physical abuse than a punch in the mouth. Therefore it is vital that domestic violence victims are made aware of different types of physical abuse. Equipped with this knowledge will allow them to make an informed decision in terms of walking away from abuse before it’s too late. […]

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Domestic Violence

HOW TO EXIT A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP

September 3, 2020 Sylvia Cooper 0

When a victim finally gets the courage to free themselves from abuse, it takes some planning and most times help. The time that a victim decides to leave, its the start of a journey from victim to survivor. To navigate into the society one needs to be fully equipped with necessary documents and some form of protection in order to feel safe […]

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WHY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS DON’T LEAVE

July 30, 2020 Sylvia Cooper 10

The worst question that anyone can ask a domestic violence victim is, “Why can’t you leave? It is very confusing to most people why domestic violence victims put up with abuse. It is not apparent to people looking in from outside, especially if they have never been involved in an abusive relationship to understand why victims stay. There is a vast number of reasons why victims stay and the most dangerous time for a victim is when they try to leave their abuser. […]