As many news outlets have reported, there has been a first in China — an American named Kim Lee made legal history when she was granted a divorce on grounds of domestic violence. Lee, an American teacher, met her husband, a millionaire Chinese entrepreneur and founder of English learning program known as Crazy English, while...+
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Updated Guidance for Medical Professionals: Screen for Abuse
A recent article on CNN.com reported that the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USTSPF) updated its guidance on domestic violence screening recommending that all women of childbearing age be screened for abuse, and women who screen positive should be provided or referred to intervention services. This comes at a time when roughly one-third of women...+
New Research Shows Strong Link Between Domestic Violence and Mental Health Problems
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK) — “Mental health professionals need to be aware of the link between domestic violence and mental health problems, and ensure that their patients are safe from domestic violence and are treated for the mental health impact of such abuse,” says Louise Howard, head of the section of women’s mental health at...+
Global Women’s Empowerment Network: Celestin’s Story
In 1994, my sister and I lost our parents during the war to liberate Rwandans from the genocide against the Tutsis. After struggling in harsh conditions, I moved to the streets where I spent 5 years living outside and struggling for my basic needs. While on the streets, I happened to meet with Danie Roberson,...+
I met the abuser in 1992, and we were married a short time later.
My story is a very sad one. I met the abuser in 1992, and we were married a short time later. In 1993, we had our first child, and that’s when the trouble started. At first, it was just a little verbal abuse, then it escalated into physical abuse. Most of it occurred when we...+
Leotine Tells Her Story”
The Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN) is a global community that harnesses the power of technology to connect and empower those suffering from abuse. https://www.gwennetwork.org Courageous Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Empowering Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Thoughtful Average Vote: 0/5 Stars ...+
GWEN: Global Women’s Empowerment Network: Trish-This Is My Story
The Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN) is a global community that harnesses the power of technology to connect and empower those suffering from abuse Courageous Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Empowering Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Thoughtful Average Vote: 0/5 Stars ...+
GWEN: Global Women’s Empowerment Network: Capone-This Is My Story
The Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN) is a global community that harnesses the power of technology to connect and empower those suffering from abuse. https://www.gwennetwork.org Courageous Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Empowering Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Thoughtful Average Vote: 0/5 Stars ...+
GWEN: Global Women’s Empowerment Network – RUSSEL BLAKE
Russel Blake, bass player, musician, activist and domestic violence spokesperson is a passionate advocate for Female Empowerment and helping battered women. His music can be found on i-Tunes, as well as on www.GWENNetwork.org. Courageous Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Empowering Average Vote: 0/5 Stars Thoughtful...+
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