Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

I have often said that domestic violence is characterised by silence: of the abused, of the abuser and of those who don't know how to intervene. But the media have the ability to break this corrosive silence: bringing us the voices of victims; shattering the taboo; and raising awareness of what we can all do to stop this heinous crime.

British Royalty

Ben Gibbard

Everybody has a language or code that they use with their wife or their girlfriend or boyfriend or what have you. It's a language aside from the language they have with strangers. I've always been maybe an abuser of alliteration, but I've always loved it and I like how those words sound together.

American Musician

Kevin Bacon

I just let the work speak for itself. An actor is not afraid to take risks; to put on different hats; to be a good guy, a bad guy, a victim, an abuser. There are all kinds of people in the world, and playing them is what acting is all about.

American Actor

Masha Gessen

Violent behavior predicts violent behavior. Obviously not every domestic abuser will become a terrorist. If somebody is prone to violence, and also has radical beliefs, and also feels very slighted, that's when you have the combination.

Russian Journalist

Andrew Gillum

If you want to own the power of God at your waist belt, you should have a background check. If you are a domestic violence abuser, convicted, you should not have a gun where you could snuff out the lives of your loved ones.

American Politician

Luanne Rice

When I was married to an abuser, he'd tell me he wouldn't have to get so angry if only I'd be less demanding, more supportive, more understanding. I hid the truth from everyone, especially myself.

American Novelist

Specifies someone causing harm or distress to others, especially physically or emotionally.

Cruel Treatment

Often refers to mistreatment within a domestic or caregiving relationship.

Victim Relationship

The term often appears in discussions or campaigns against domestic violence or animal cruelty.

Abuse Awareness

Highlights misuse of substances or overindulgence, rather than amounts used.

Excessive Use

Carries a judgemental tone, and might stigmatize individuals struggling with addiction.

Negative Connotation

Denotes a personal struggle with addiction affecting health or behavior.

Personal Impact

Implies cheating or taking advantage through cunning or deceit.

Unfair Advantage

Suggests deliberate, repeated misuse of rules or systems for personal gain.

Systematic Misuse

Refers to misuse of power in professional, social, or political contexts.

Power Dynamics

 Maintaining interpersonal ties with people other than the abuser is crucial, as abusers often try to isolate their targets from others close to them. If you think you might be experiencing emotional abuse, consider sharing your experiences with a trusted friend or relative to get outside support.

4 signs of emotional...

 One in 10 adults over 60 will be abused during their lifetime. That is five million people every year. Even worse, half of those who develop dementia will experience some kind of abuse. And more often than not, the abuser will be a family member. We never think that this is going to happen

Jane Walsh: The rise of...

 we all went inside, and that became our safe space. The outside world became the the air, the people. This invisible monster was outside. But as long as you were tucked in your bubble, you were safe. And I’m talking about those of us who are lucky enough not to live locked with an abuser,

How Film Captures the...

 which an abuser purchases, installs on the device that they want to spy on, usually because they have physical access or they can trick their target into installing it themselves, by saying, you know, "This is a very important program you should install on your device."

What you need to know...

 why didn't I walk out I could have left any time to me this is the saddest and most painful question that people ask because we victims know something you usually don't it's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser because the final

Why domestic violence...

 Why didn't I walk out? I could have left any time. To me, this is the saddest and most painful question that people ask, because we victims know something you usually It's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser.

 but what they knew was that her abuse had been broadcast to the world for years on dark web sites dedicated to the sexual abuse of children. And her abuser was incredibly technologically

How we can eliminate...

 So when you see someone with an addiction, don't think of a drunk or a junkie or an addict or an abuser -- see a person; offer them help; give them kindness and compassion.

Addiction is a disease....

 that I could stand up for myself in situations. And the day came where I was in the room with my abuser and one other adult. And I told my truth. I told about the abuse.

How teachers can help...

 in my role as a sexual harm prevention educator. I hear their stories firsthand, and know from statistics and experience that the majority of survivors know their abuser

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