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 | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog, Lisa Marie Bourke
With the help of social media and more news coverage, the importance of “going green” and saving the environment has become more broadcasted in recent years. While the world still has a long road to recovery in shrinking our carbon footprint, many advancements are...
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...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
In recent years, the UK has struggled. Economic setbacks have led to austerity measures. There’s a housing crisis. There aren’t enough council houses and young people can’t get on the property ladder. Brexit remains controversial. The talks to set...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog
Domestic violence rates are on the rise in the United Kingdom, and this uptick in relationship abuse (relationship abuse can be social, physical, sexual, and/or emotional, it should be noted) has resulted in a corresponding increase in the willingness of third parties...