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How the New Title IX Regulation Benefits Sexual Assault Complainants

How the New Title IX Regulation Benefits Sexual Assault Complainants SAVE December 12, 2020 Opponents of the U.S. Department of Education’s impending new Title IX regulation fear a huge setback in complainant’s rights. The National Women’s Law Center, a survivor advocacy organization, views the proposed regulation as radically weakening the department’s enforcement of Title IX […]

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Single-sex scholarships singled out

2 state colleges’ awards for women face U.S. bias inquiries by EMILY WALKENHORST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE | December 6, 2020 at 3:43 a.m. Two Arkansas universities have joined the fast-growing ranks of institutions under federal investigation for offering “single-sex scholarships” — namely, scholarships for women. The U.S. Department of Education this year has opened at least […]

Why do We Need to Curb False Allegations of Domestic Violence?

False allegations of domestic violence have become widespread in our society. Persons who make false accusations begin to impose requests for free legal assistance, counseling services, shelter resources, and protections from the criminal justice system. The effect of these false allegations is to: Take away services, resources, and police protections from true victims Diminish the […]

Why Do Persons Become Abusive to Their Partners?

Knowing the risk factors of domestic violence can help assess whether you or a friend is at risk for becoming involved in a domestic violence incident: Personality Factors: Low self-esteem Depression Anger and hostility Self-centered (narcissistic) personality traits Antisocial personality traits Borderline personality traits Emotional dependence and insecurity Desire for power and control in relationships […]

What is Intimate Partner Abuse?

Intimate partner abuse occurs between two people in a close relationship. The term “intimate partner” includes current or former spouses, spouses in the process of separating, and dating partners. Partner abuse exists along a continuum from a single incident of abuse to ongoing battering. Abuse can be one-way or mutual. Partner abuse includes four types of […]

What is a Domestic Violence Safety Plan, and What Should I Include in the Plan?

A domestic violence safety plan is a written plan that is designed to help you decide in advance what you will do if you need to escape from a dangerous situation. Many different safety plans are available. Some plans are designed to handle a flare-up in a relationship that you want to continue; while other […]

What Can I Do to Bring the Problem Under Control?

You have a lot of options to bring the situation under control and protect yourself from future incidents of domestic violence. You may decide to end the relationship with your abuser, to restrict contacts, or take some other action. Remember: Only you can make this decision. And no one should refuse to help you because […]

What Can I do if I was Discriminated Against?

Sometimes victims and survivors who need help are discriminated against – of course, that’s against the law! If you believe a domestic violence service provider discriminated against you, you need to document what happened, including: What was the nature of your request (for example, being admitted to an abuse shelter)? What was the name of […]

Should I Get a Restraining Order?

A restraining order (sometimes called a “protective order”) can get your partner to stop being verbally abusive. However, research shows that restraining orders are not effective if your partner intends to physically harm you – remember a restraining order is just a piece of paper! And some believe a restraining order can make a situation […]

How Can I Keep the Abuse from Escalating?

Most abusive situations do not escalate…but sometimes they do. Be wise and take these steps to keep the situation from getting out of control: Get individual and/or couples counseling. If substance abuse is in the picture, get treatment for alcohol or drug abuse. Try to resolve partner conflicts through counseling or mediation outside the legal […]