Battered & Abused Men – Taking Responsibility for Your Victimization

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

One of the challenges for battered men, as it is for battered women, is taking responsibility for their own victimization. Once this is done, a window opens for change…for reform…for transformation.

When we hear the word “victimization,” we hear something “happened to” the injured party. While something probably did happen to the victim, one must ask: what can this person do to insure their own safety and well-being in their given situation?

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Domestic Violence: Genetic or Learned?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

People ask, is domestic violence genetic or learned? Take a look at this cross cultural video clip and see this producer’s answer to the age-old question about domestic violence.

http://www.stop-violences-femmes.gouv.fr/outils/nouvelle-campagne-contre-la-violence-faites-aux-femmes.html

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Abusive Relationship – 3 Deadly Mistakes Using Compliance & Submission as Survival Tools

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

As a domestic violence survivor, you know that you use compliance and submission to keep a lid on your partner. And the net result is you keep violence at bay…or so it appears.

While this is a very effective strategy to stay safe in one’s home, it has its price. What are your compliance and your submission costing you?

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