Updated Guidance for Medical Professionals: Screen for Abuse

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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

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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...+

I met the abuser in 1992, and we were married a short time later.

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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”

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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: Capone-This Is My Story

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GWEN: Global Women’s Empowerment Network – RUSSEL BLAKE

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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...+