For many years, the term traumatic brain injury (or TBI) has evoked thoughts about the perils that faced combat troops or world-class athletes. Recently, victim advocates and researchers have pointed out the importance of recognizing that TBIs also affect victims and survivors of intimate partner abuse (IPA). Here at the Traumatic Stress Studies (TSS) Group,Continue reading “Check-in + Check Out: Traumatic Brain Injury and Intimate Partner Abuse”
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New Op-Ed: Traumatic Brain Injury & Domestic Violence
Having learned from survivors and heard from practitioners, there is no question: Attention to traumatic brain injury (TBI) in domestic violence is urgently needed. In a new Scientific American op-ed, Dr. Kim Gorgens and I argue for bringing a spotlight to TBI visible in domestic violence. I invite you to take a look at the article and share withContinue reading “New Op-Ed: Traumatic Brain Injury & Domestic Violence”
New Op-Ed: What the #metoo Epidemic Means for #couldbemetoo
Recently released national research showed that one in sixteen adolescent girl’s first sexual experience is rape. In a new Denver Post Guest Commentary, Anne DePrince talks about the messages conveyed when violence is so common. And the messages we need to send instead.
New Op-Ed: Immigration-Related Fears and Domestic Violence
What might immigration-related fears have to do with domestic violence? Check out a new op-ed from our Traumatic Stress Studies team and Emily Tofte Nestaval (Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center).
Supporting Survivors of Sex Trafficking
With the widely-reported sex crimes charges against Jeffrey Epstein, people are talking about sex trafficking and expressing outrage. We need to harness those conversations and that energy to work towards ensuring that our communities are prepared to respond to the trauma-related needs of sex trafficking survivors. Here are a few lessons from a study involving in-depthContinue reading “Supporting Survivors of Sex Trafficking”
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