When the victim's children blame the victim for breaking up the family, it's doubly painful. And really tricky to navigate because the survivor has to try to speak the truth without unduly denigrating the abuser, and remain a good parent who loves, nurtures, educates and appropriately disciplines the kids — all things that the abuser… Continue reading When the kids blame the victim too
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Child protection — what question are you asking?
Many children are falling through the gaps in the system that is supposed to protect them. Every country, state, and culture has its own systemic gaps when it comes to child protection. I recently attended a talk on this subject that was delivered to professionals in the family violence and justice fields. As a community… Continue reading Child protection — what question are you asking?
