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October  is National  Domestic Violence Awareness Month , which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against  Domestic Violence  as a Day of Unity to connect battered women's advocates across the country.  Domestic violence  affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. (breakthecycle.org) Domestic Violence is described as a pattern of abusive behavior- physical, psychological, or emotional  tactics by an intimate partner, in order to gain power and control in the relationship. The power and control wheel describes the different abusive tactics abusers use to maintain power and control in a relationship. Power and control is at the center of the wheel indicating the abuser's main goal. Sometimes abusers do not have to resort to physical violence to gain power and control. Many victims report only psychological and emotional abuse which is just as damaging as physical abuse.  A healthy relationship is comprised of healthy commu

New Episode of The Victim Assistant, Crime Victim Advocacy, Crime and Victimization available now on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Listen and Subscribe! Remember to follow me on Twitter @vitimadvocate1 for resources and information.

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I recently completed a new episode of my Podcast, The Victim Assistant, Crime Victim Advocacy, on the overview of Crime Victims' Rights because I feel that there is a need for the knowledge. The Crime Victims' Rights movement really began in the 70's which aspired to improve the treatment of crime victims in the criminal justice system. This movement was in response to an imbalance where victims of crime felt that they weren't being heard or considered in the process and the process was only serving the lawyers, judges, or defendants. Throughout the years, the movement has evolved and changed the way victims can be more involved and informed in the criminal justice process. Throughout time, many significant events have occurred, Victims of Crime Act (1984), Violence Against Women Act (1994), and Justice for All Act (2004) that have revolutionized a more inclusive  response to victims of crime. These advances have created a greater protection to victims of crime and thei

It’s been a long time a coming, but I launched a new podcast, The Victim Assistant, that focuses on crime victim advocacy. I will interview top professionals in the fields of victimization, prosecution of sex crimes and domestic violence, crime prevention, and more! My podcast is available on ITunes and Stitcher. Please subscribe. The first two episodes are now available! Thank you for your support!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-victim-assistant/id1450337983?mt=2