Archive for July, 2010

National Public Awareness Campaign on Male Victims in the USA Studies have shown that men who are in relationships with abusive partners do not necessarily see themselves as victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence has been so narrowly define in our society as violence against women by men that men who suffer physical, emotional,... »

When the Washington Post begins to acknowledge the existence of batterered men, that’s progress! Carolyn Hax: Abused Husband Needs to Act Despite Wife’s Threats By Carolyn Hax Thursday, July 29, 2010 Adapted from a recent online discussion: Dear Carolyn: I’m in a terrible marriage and I don’t know how to get out of it.... »

Domestic violence experts often express concern for women who stay in an abusive relationship, saying these women have no alternatives to escape. But what about battered men who stay in their relationship – why don’t they leave? The recent study, “A Closer Look at Men who Sustain Intimate Terrorism by Women,” reveals that 62%... »

The recent article, “A Closer Look at Men who Sustain Intimate Terrorism by Women,” reveals female batterers often resort to false allegations to intimate their partners and discourage them from seeking help. According to the study of 302 men who had sustained severe domestic violence from their partners in the past year, their partners... »

Steven Baskerville sounds off about Amnesty International and its stance on domestic violence… “In recent years Amnesty has become a mouthpiece for the radical feminist agenda, to the point of pushing programs that violate human rights. Amnesty’s campaign against “domestic violence,” for example, is a prescription for criminalizing the innocent on a huge scale.... »

Some persons believe that the injuries suffered by male victims of domestic violence are inconsequential or even a cause for humor. But a recent study by Denise Hines, PhD and Emily Douglas, PhD shatter those stereotypes. An analysis of 302 men battered by their female partners in the previous year found over three-quarters of... »

Should “Real Housewives” starlet Teresa Giudice be paid $3,000 to appear at a fund-raiser for Strengthen our Sisters, an abuse shelter in New Jersey? You decide… ‘The Real Housewives’ Star Teresa Giudice Upsets Jersey Charity By Reality TV World staff July 26, 2010 Teresa Giudice is in hot water with a New Jersey charity.... »

November 2 will witness one of the biggest political realignments of our time. This represents a huge opportunity, but we need to act NOW. Last week we asked you to do a little sleuthing and decide which candidate you are going to work for: http://abusegate.mensnewsdaily.com/2010/07/20/election-countdown-15-weeks-to-election-day/   Done that? Now let’s swing into action. This... »

The current issue of Partner Abuse journal features an article by Denise Hines and Emily Douglas titled “A Closer Look at Men who Sustain Intimate Terrorism by Women.” As they say, this one is a real game-changer. The study is based on the reports by 302 men who had sustained severe domestic violence in... »

For those who wonder whether Barbara Boxer has the intellectual firepower to serve in political office, listen to her whine about the trials and tribulations of sitting in an air-conditioned room in the US Senate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQYFdXSeA4&feature=player_embedded »