#7 | The nuance of Domestic Violence, and why it’s hard to leave

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this episode, we discuss the nuance of what Domestic Violence entails. We cover what it is, signs of an abusive relationship, why people abuse, the history of law enforcement’s involvement regarding investigation and conviction of offenders, why it’s difficult to leave an abusive relationship, and steps to getting out.    If you are in a situation involving domestic violence, or know someone who is, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline by phone at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or by text by texting START to 88788.   Resources for this episode:    https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/what-is-domestic-abuse https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/domestic-violence https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/opinion/domestic-violence-criminal-justice-reform-too.html https://sharecenter.yale.edu/information-about-sexual-misconduct/forms-sexual-violence/intimate-partner-violence#:~:text=It%20can%20involve%20rape%20or,thing%20they%27re%20good%20for. https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/domestic-violence/leaving-abusive-relationship https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/documents/12-reasons-why-couples-counseling-not-recommended-when-domestic-violence-present/download?inline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1yW5IsnSjo Oxford Dictionary