by Lisamarie Bourke | Aug 10, 2019 | Blog
A recent campaign inspired by the Domestic Abuse Act, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in February 2018, defines psychological abusers as criminals. The law applies to any domestic relationship in which one partner seeks to control the behavior of the other...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Jun 20, 2019 | Blog
In an abusive relationship, the victim is not to blame for the abuse. Similarly, they are not to blame for staying in the relationship. No amount of physical abuse is acceptable but there is a different threshold when partnerships have become emotionally toxic....
by Lisamarie Bourke | May 3, 2019 | Blog
The Refuge charity serves as an advocate for women and children caught up in abusive relationships and other forms of modern slavery. Serving victims in the UK, this charity helps those in need to access guidance and rebuild their lives. The central tenant of...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
Domestic violence is often regarded as a secret shame. Those in abusive situations often feel trapped, and those who may be able to help often don’t do so out of a respect for their neighbors’ privacy. But a new study in the United Kingdom indicates that...
