If you are facing allegations of domestic violence, multiple aspects of your life are likely at stake. Aside from the impact this case could have on your career and your reputation, these charges could destroy your relationship with your children if you are a parent....
Does alcohol ignite domestic violence?
At the root of domestic violence sits the need for one person to control or exert power over another. Adding alcohol to an already volatile situation can cause it to escalate, and the combination can become deadly. However, taking alcohol out of the equation does not...
Can counseling prevent domestic violence?
Even under ideal circumstances, making an intimate relationship work can be difficult. After all, because each partner is a unique individual with his or her own goals, conflicts inevitably arise in any marriage or long-term intimate relationship. Still, conflict...
Unaddressed trauma and domestic violence
Perpetrators of domestic violence in Minnesota often experienced past trauma that was never resolved. Rarely do people form bad habits without first encountering influences that encourage the development of such behaviors. Reacting to pressure appropriately is...
Reasons same-sex partner violence may be prevalent
What happens when the person charged with domestic violence and his or her partner have a same-sex relationship? According to Frontiers in Psychology, researchers have studied intimate partner violence in same-sex relationships less frequently than heterosexual...
What constitutes a family or household member in domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a crime defined by the fact that abuse must be towards a family member or member of your household. Understanding the charges against you requires that you know how the law defines a family member or household member. According to the Minnesota...
What should I do if accused falsely of domestic violence?
Being accused of domestic violence can have a serious effect on your personal and public life. Particularly if the accusations are untrue, it is likely you are mentally struggling with the gravity of these lies. However, how you conduct yourself throughout this...
What should I do if accused of domestic violence?
Being accused of domestic violence often has serious consequences, even if the charges are dismissed or the accused party is found innocent in a court of law. The court of public opinion is also a very real jury in its own right, and domestic violence accusations can...
Domestic violence charges and your reputation
There are a myriad of reasons why domestic violence allegations can be concerning, but aside from the potential ways in which these claims can affect custody cases, relationships with children and one’s career, there are a lot of other issues to be aware of if you...
What to do if you are falsely accused of domestic violence
Thousands of people are wrongfully accused of domestic violence and assault every year, due -- at least in part -- to "victim-centered investigations." According to SAVE, an organization dedicated to reforming policies to protect both abuse victims and the wrongfully...
