From Awareness to Action

Domestic Violence

Guns and Intimate Violence

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on May 3, 2024

When guns make the news, it's often after mass shootings. Behind the headlines, guns also play a role in intimate violence. Here's what you need to know.

When guns make the news, it's often after mass shootings. Behind the headlines, guns also play a role in intimate violence. Here's what you need to know.

Trauma

Intimate Violence and Women’s Health

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on March 26, 2024

When people talk about health equity, why is it important to make sure intimate violence is part of the conversation?

When people talk about health equity, why is it important to make sure intimate violence is part of the conversation?

Domestic Violence

Brain Injuries and Domestic Violence

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on March 14, 2024

Many of us probably think of brain injuries as happening in sports or combat. We need to talk about intimate partner abuse, too.

Many of us probably think of brain injuries as happening in sports or combat. We need to talk about intimate partner abuse, too.

Trauma

When Institutions Add to the Harm of Trauma

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on January 30, 2024

What happens when institutions fail to take action to prevent or support survivors of interpersonal trauma? Takeaways from a new research review.

What happens when institutions fail to take action to prevent or support survivors of interpersonal trauma? Takeaways from a new research review.

Sexual Abuse

When Headlines Reveal the Purpose of Violence

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on October 31, 2023

When abusive tactics make the headlines, it can be an important reminder that abuse and violence are used to control other people.

When abusive tactics make the headlines, it can be an important reminder that abuse and violence are used to control other people.

Trauma

What Do Legal Needs Have to Do with Coping with Trauma?

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on September 27, 2023

Healing from interpersonal trauma is about more than psychology. It's also about legal issues.

Healing from interpersonal trauma is about more than psychology. It's also about legal issues.

Trauma

The Difficulty of Making Sense of Public and Private Abuse

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on September 14, 2023

If making sense of public abuse is hard, what does that mean for processing and disclosing abuse that happens in private?

If making sense of public abuse is hard, what does that mean for processing and disclosing abuse that happens in private?

Trauma

Making Sense of Acceptance for Change

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on September 5, 2023

Acceptance can sound like putting up with a bad situation. A turn of phrase can show why it's essential to change.

Acceptance can sound like putting up with a bad situation. A turn of phrase can show why it's essential to change.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD Awareness Day: What You Need to Know

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on June 27, 2023

Today is PTSD Awareness Day. What should you know in a world where trauma is common?

Today is PTSD Awareness Day. What should you know in a world where trauma is common?

Trauma

Is There an Antidote to Alienation After Trauma?

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

What's the path to healing alienation after trauma? Research points to several strategies.

What's the path to healing alienation after trauma? Research points to several strategies.

Environment

What Do Earth Day and Denim Day Have in Common?

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on April 25, 2023

Exploring connections between climate change and intimate violence.

Exploring connections between climate change and intimate violence.

Trauma

Intimate Violence Undermines Trust in Oneself

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on March 31, 2023

How can understanding abusive dynamics help you better support survivors?

How can understanding abusive dynamics help you better support survivors?

Trauma

The History of Hysteria in Women’s Lives

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on March 15, 2023

Ever wonder why women get called hysterical? Conider the history and legacy of hysteria in women's lives.

Ever wonder why women get called hysterical? Conider the history and legacy of hysteria in women's lives.

Mating

How to Address Teen Dating Violence and Relationship Abuse

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on March 1, 2023

Studies suggest that adolescent relationship abuse may be common. So what can we do about it?

Studies suggest that adolescent relationship abuse may be common. So what can we do about it?

Bullying

What Bystanders Can Do in Response to Anti-LGBTQIA+ Action

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on December 19, 2022

Wondering how to support LGBTQIA+ youth in the wake of discrimination? Research suggests some specific actions.

Wondering how to support LGBTQIA+ youth in the wake of discrimination? Research suggests some specific actions.

Domestic Violence

Why Strangulation Should be Taken So Seriously

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on December 15, 2022

What to make when headlines turn to domestic violence and strangulation? Learn why we need to take this form of intimate violence seriously.

What to make when headlines turn to domestic violence and strangulation? Learn why we need to take this form of intimate violence seriously.

Trauma

When a Trauma Is Also a Betrayal

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on November 16, 2022

What makes traumas so harmful? Understanding the role of betrayal can help explain it.

What makes traumas so harmful? Understanding the role of betrayal can help explain it.

Domestic Violence

Why Intimate Partner Abuse Is a Workplace Issue

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on September 28, 2022

3 things businesses should know to take action to stop violence against women.

3 things businesses should know to take action to stop violence against women.

Trauma

Why People Can Feel Disconnected From Themselves and Others After Trauma

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on August 11, 2022

After trauma, we talk a lot about fear. What about alienation?

After trauma, we talk a lot about fear. What about alienation?

Sexual Abuse

How Common Is Sexual Violence in the United States?

Anne P. DePrince Ph.D. on July 18, 2022

Just how common is sexual violence and what should we do about it? Takeaways from a new report.

Just how common is sexual violence and what should we do about it? Takeaways from a new report.