The effects of intimate partner abuse often extend to the workplace. Consider real stories from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) website: Shirley was shot 13 times by her ex-husband on the way to work Delia and her co-worker were shot to death by Delia’s estranged husband. John had…
Intimate partner violence happens in every community and neighborhood, but sometimes we don’t hear about the issue in the news until someone is harmed. On the other hand, the issue of intimate abuse is a popular topic in television and film. Unfortunately, many of these stories perpetuate myths by mythologizing,…
By Dan Schlachter Student Blogger Note: Today’s post was written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project. Oftentimes we don’t consciously think about many of our everyday habits. We get so caught up in the endless distractions…
Today’s way to help is a more difficult one. Data collected by the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics finds an average of three women are murdered by an intimate partner every day in the United States. These murders represent more than a third of all female homicides. Last…
By Zach Logue Student Blogger Note: This post was written by a freshman student at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project. Donation drives are a great way for individuals and groups to get involved in the community and help survivors…
By Jamison Student Blogger Note: This post is written by a freshman at the University of Kentucky with help from GreenHouse17 staff as part of a service learning project. Relationships can be very difficult for young people, especially if they take a turn for the worse. When a healthy dating…
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Choosing to read, watch, and listen to stories about intimate partner violence is one way you can help end intimate partner abuse. Stories help us to process our experiences, sympathize with the experiences of others, and bond in shared experiences. Although some popular stories perpetuate myths and out-dated assumptions, so…
By Danny Schlachter Student Blogger Note: This post is written by a freshman student at the University of Kentucky as part of a service learning project. One in three Kentucky women will experience intimate partner abuse in her lifetime. Think about that—one in every three! Based on that, odds are, you…
Kentucky stands out on this map, and it’s not for good reason. Every state in red or pink offers some some kind of civil protection for victims of dating violence who have not lived with or had a child with the abuser. Except Kentucky. Advocates and legislators have tried for years…
