Archive for March, 2010

The leading psychiatric publication, Psychiatric Times, has just published a thoughtful, balanced article on domestic violence. Authored by Arnold Robbins, MD, the article doesn’t pull punches when it comes to describing the harmful stereotypes pushed by the domestic violence industry: “Men were seen as hopelessly aggressive by nature, predatory, and controlling. Many men reacted... »

Leading fatherhood and men’s rights organizations in six countries around the world have teamed up to send a letter to their respective country heads, challenging the “out-dated” notion that men are never victims of domestic violence. The letter requests that necessary funds and appropriate services be directed to helping male victims. The organizations are... »

Adult entertainer Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, will be announcing on April 15 whether she will run against Louisiana Republican David Vitter for his Senate seat. Daniels was arrested July 2009 in Tampa Bay, Fla. for allegedly battering her husband. Daniels told police that she did not intentionally hit her husband,... »

Since the mid-1980s, domestic violence crime rates have been on the decline across the United States. But in Orlando, Fla., the community is gearing up to launch an “extreme domestic-violence intervention.” Exactly what is an “extreme” DV program? Well, here goes: The program ”would initially provide training to emergency responders – including law-enforcement officers, fire fighters... »

A 2009 nationwide survey of mainstream victim assistance providers and LGBT anti-violence programs found that there are widespread gaps in victim services for LGBT victims of crime. This report, Why It Matters: Rethinking Victim Assistance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Victims of Hate Violence and Intimate Partner Violence, is authored by the... »

 A new Abusegate, Investigate! flyer is now available. The one-page flyer, titled “Distortions, Half-Truths, and Lies” challenges three major myths of the domestic violence industry: Myth #1. Women are never prone to violence Myth #2. Domestic violence is caused by sexism Myth #3. The cure for domestic violence is to break up families The... »

Following are statements by leading politicians that highlight the existence of male victims of domestic violence, along with the internet URL: President Barack Obama: “Domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children of every background and circumstance. “ Presidential Proclamation for Domestic Violence... »

One of the reasons the DV industry has gone off-kilter is because no one is keeping a watchful eye over the various going-ons. Now, thanks to Google Alerts, it’s easy to keep tabs on the domestic violence people in your city or state. You can sign up to receive Google Alerts in less than 1... »

2010 is the year we get out of damage-control mode. 2010 is the year we turn it around. That’s why May 1-16 will be an all-out, super-duper, no-foolin’-around campaign called “Turning the Tide.” During the 2 week campaign, we are asking organizations around the country to hold some kind of event or organized activity such... »

Domestic violence is deplorable, whether directed against men or women. And glorifying partner aggression is unconscionable. Recently Yale University hosted a “Sex Week” that included a tawdry lecture by a woman named Madison Young on sadomasochism. So why doesn’t the $4 billion domestic violence industry speak out against such an ugly display?   At the... »