Dismiss the effects of intimidation, control, violence in a family? The effects are devastating. My family has been shattered by domestic violence. Part of the problem is a lack of resources - the economy is a mess, and there is simply not enough to go around. Part of the problem is lack of understanding - many people believe that domestic violence is only when he raises a hand against me, which is just not so.

One of the best tools we have to combat domestic violence is information. What it is, where to go for help, how to protect yourself. There is so much information out there. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of misconceptions.

Labels: abuse, domestic violence, recovery