Is there someone in your life who belittles you or who makes you feel like you can never do anything right? Is this abusive? Is someone in your life being aggressive with you? Is this abusive? To understand the signs that there is an abusive person in your life and how should you react as… Continue reading What is Abuse & What is the Christian Response? — by Latina Leaders Leaving Legacy
Category: Supporting victims
guidance for family members, friends, volunteers and pastors who want to effectively help victims, risk assessment & safety planning
Most victims of strangulation will not have visible external injuries
Non-fatal strangulations point to future homicides. Victims of non-fatal strangulation often relate to being “choked” and though this terminology is commonly used among victims and police officers alike, the word is often used incorrectly. Choking is an internal blocking of the airway by an object. In contrast, strangulation is a form of asphyxiation characterized by… Continue reading Most victims of strangulation will not have visible external injuries
