Changing the Conversation in the Wake of the Epstein Files: #Iwas15
All too often, conversations about intimate violence — from child abuse to sexual assault — find their way to some version of victim blame and disbelief. It turns out that blame and disbelief are linked with myths and misperceptions about intimate violence. That means that there’s a role for researchers and practitioners to play in…
Survivor-Center Care Matters: New Preliminary Findings
by Amber Fredrick New research from our Traumatic Stress Studies Group aimed to answer questions about the real-world impact of survivor-centered care, championed by victim-service providers. For instance, is survivor-centered care was linked to important survivor outcomes – from empowerment and PTSD symptoms to people’s intention to seek help in the future? To answer such…
Asthma and Intimate Partner Abuse: Getting the Word out about New Research Findings
When I talk with people about our shared interests in ending violence against women, I often point to healthcare. After all, lots of people are passionate about healthcare — from costs to access and lots in between. Those same people may not think of violence against women as their issue. Yet, one way to address…