Articles By Experts
SIBLING VIOLENCE
In the article “Helping Children and Families Address and Prevent Sibling Abuse”, author Diane M. Stutey writes, “…A less frequently explored form of peer-to-peer violence is sibling abuse. In the past, sibling abuse, which was often mislabeled as “sibling rivalry,” was considered to be a normal rite of passage that most children experienced. Today, many researchers posit that sibling abuse may be more prevalent than other types of family violence. ..”
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
From the CDC.gov “Fast Facts: Preventing Teen Dating Violence” “…Teen dating violence (TDV), also called, “dating violence”, is an adverse childhood experiencethat affects millions of young people in the United States. Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. …”
STALKING
From the Victim Connect Resource Center, “What is Stalking?” “…Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Unlike other crimes that involve a single incident, stalking is a pattern of behavior. It is often made up of individual acts that could, by themselves, seem harmless or noncriminal, but when taken in the context of a stalking situation, could constitute criminal acts. …”
ABUSED MEN
From the article “Invisible Victims: When Men Are Abused” by PsychCentral” “…Contrary to popular belief, men can experience abuse in relationships — and it’s far more common than you think. When it comes to abuse in a relationship, we typically imagine the survivor as being female. What doesn’t come to mind as quickly is the idea of a man experiencing abuse. The truth, however, is that men can and do experience abuse in their relationships. This abuse can often go unnoticed, be severe, and create long-lasting problems. If you’re a male experiencing abuse, you’re likely all too aware of this. And you probably feel alone, isolated, and possibly ashamed of your circumstance. But you’re not alone. In fact, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 1 in 4 men will experience some form of physical abuse in a relationship during their lifetime. …”
ELDER ABUSE
From the article, “Get the Facts on Elder Abuse” by the National Council on Aging” “…Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses—as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living, and other facilities. …”