I recall having a discussion many years ago with my mentor and clinical supervisor, at the time. We were discussing domestic violence and sexual assault of women, when she made a startling statement. She said: “When you have a female drug abuse client, it’s seldom a question of “if” she has been a victim of […]
Join Dr. J Thomas Smith for “Sunday Morning Live” from 9:00-11:00 (ct). Be a part of the conversation by phone with our guests Janice Beal, EdD, LPC, of Beal Counseling & Associates discussing “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. We will also be joined by Deavra Daughtry, President, Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation discussing TWEF’s Sweet 16th Anniversary […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month will eventually end. Unfortunately, domestic violence and its consequences to victims is not coming to an end. Domestic violence victims are mainly women, but men and children are victims, too. Join me this week on “Sunday Morning Live” as I discuss these and other issues with our guest, Dr. Janice Beal. […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Domestic violence, whether it is called family violence, intimate partner violence, or battering, is a pattern of behavior that is used to exert power and control over a spouse or other person with intimidation and fear. In most cases, the threat or use of violence has an impact […]
October is national Domestic Violence Awareness month and the Allstate Foundation and the Purple Purse campaign is bringing awareness to domestic and financial abuse. Allstate’s Senior Vice…