Safety first
Safety is a fundamental tenet that guides our work with women who have experienced abuse, and it is at the…
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Dominant discourses and social myths about woman abuse
The social narratives about woman abuse are common social beliefs that are widely held and perpetuated, and can be extremely…
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The Cycle of Abuse – Reclaiming a powerful tool for supporting women with experiences of abuse
During the 1970’s, Dr. Lenore Walker conducted research with women impacted by male violence and abuse. This was significant research…
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Trauma-informed and violence-informed, feminist and social justice practices: Discourses in conflict
The emerging discourse of trauma and trauma-informed practice is a trend that has been gaining momentum among healthcare, mental health,…
