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Interactional Relationship Abuse Versus Classic Intimate Partner Violence: 3 Distinguishing Characteristics

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

We hear a lot about the “he said, she said” when it comes to relationship violence. The challenge for advocates and interventionists is to accurately ascertain, not only “who did what” but even more revealing, what are the underlying dynamics inspiring the altercations between the parties?

There are some clear distinctions between classic “intimate partner violence” and “interactional relationship violence.”

For full article, visit: Interactional Relationship Abuse Versus Classic Intimate Partner Violence: 3 Distinguishing Characteristics

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Family Court Violence and Crazy-Making Maneuvers

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

If I tell you that you are “crazy” and threaten to punish you because of what I have said, a part of you begins to question that maybe what I have alleged is true.

Then, if I tell someone in authority that you are “crazy” and consequently they set forth to create restrictions around your personal and civil liberties, then more of you questions…is this true? (more…)

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Domestic Violence Awareness – What Every Battered Woman Wishes She Knew When She Was a Young College Woman

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

The College World Reporter Donell Edwards interviews domestic abuse consulting expert Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D. to help educate young college women about domestic violence.

1) In recent weeks, the alleged attack of popular recording artist Rihanna by her boyfriend and fellow recording artist Chris Brown, has focused attention on domestic violence. Many of our readers are college students and young adults. Please explain for them the magnitude of this problem, in regard to how widespread it is.

Dr. King: One out of every three women will be assaulted by an intimate partner in her lifetime. Domestic abuse knows no boundaries. Battered women are black, white, yellow, rich, poor, educated, un-educated, professional, unemployed. They represent all walks of life.

To read full interview, visit: Domestic Violence Awareness – What Every Battered Woman Wishes She Knew When She Was a Young College Woman

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