28.Jul.2010 Mama Grizzlies are Fed Up
17.Jul.2010 Ignoring Domestic Abuse: What Family Courts Do Best
Mel Gibson scandal: Ignoring domestic abuse Yes, he used a racial epithet — but let’s not forget the main issue here Salon By Zerlina L. Maxwell This post was originally published on The Urban Politico. According to reports, Mel Gibson has a tendency to say racist things. First, there was the “Jews are responsible for [...]
President Barack Obama Gives Father’s Groups $500 Million MORE in June, So “Fathers 4 Justice” Name Him “Asshole of the Month”
Sadly, even though President Barack Obama gives billions to father’s groups, and fully supports the National Fatherhood Initiative programs, Fathers 4 Justice named him “Asshole of the Month” for June. When is President Obama going to get it? It shows you these guy’s mentality: that a significant portion is not enough…they want it all and [...]
09.Jul.2010 Run for Your Life
You have to be as old as dirt almost (like me) to remember the Beatles cartoons on Saturday mornings. I was just little girl, but I LOVED the Beatles. My very first 45 was “Lady Madonna.” One time when I was allowed the rare visit with my mother (who was abused by my father), I [...]
05.Jul.2010 Jimmy Carter: Religion is one of the ‘basic causes’ of violations of women’s rights
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28.Jun.2010 Children Have to Sit By and Watch: What’s Your Excuse?
Children see a lot more than you think they do.
25.Jun.2010 Do Nothing and You May as Well Lend a Hand
31.May.2010 Suing the Abuser: Tort Remedies for Domestic Violence
I came across this paper a couple years ago, stashed it, and just refound…it is an interesting concept….suing your abuser. If the courts weren’t so bias against women, I’d say this should be seriously considered. It is nice to wish though that the courts would be just and fair about anything. Here is an excerpt: [...]
18.Apr.2010 The Generational Cycle of Violence: A Tragic Legacy
▪Little boys who grow up in homes where domestic violence is occurring are 100 times more likely to become abusers than boys in violence-free homes. Senator Joseph Biden, Violence against Women: Victims of the System (Washington D.C.: U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary) ▪As violence against the woman becomes more severe and more frequent in [...]
14.Apr.2010 The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling!
Yes, they are all freaked out about Dr. Phil’s show today…Crisis in the Family Courts. —– Forwarded Message —- From: R Rhoton <rhoton08@live.com> To: fathers-l@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, 15 April, 2010 10:05:27 AM Subject: Time to speak out fathers!!!! RE: FATHERS-L Dr. Phil show: Crisis in Family court I was very upset with this show! While [...]
11.Apr.2010 Role Change Can Trigger Domestic Violence
Yes, I can totally relate with this. THIS makes sense…from Psych Central: Role Change Can Trigger Domestic Violence By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on April 9, 2010 A new study suggests a change in roles may cause some men to feel threatened and trigger violence. Researchers from [...]
27.Mar.2010 When Restraining Orders Do Not Work
This was an excellent report from ABC News Nightline recently:
