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Young people are choking each other during sex but experts say they don’t know the risks

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  • Post published:September 5, 2025
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A new study has shown how common the act of consensual strangulation is during sex, especially amongst young people. It's causing concern that participants are not aware of the serious…

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Read more about the article Girl Named Tom’s Powerful New Music Video Supports Survivors

Girl Named Tom’s Powerful New Music Video Supports Survivors

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  • Post published:July 1, 2025
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Read more about the article “It’s Really Not That Bad”—Why Some Survivors Minimize Abuse

“It’s Really Not That Bad”—Why Some Survivors Minimize Abuse

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  • Post published:July 1, 2025
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Read more about the article Firearm Protection Upheld

Firearm Protection Upheld

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  • Post published:June 27, 2024
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US vs. Rahimi Ruling: A victory for DV survivors U.S. vs Rahimi ruling confirms and maintains that a defendant in restraining order case will have their firearms and firearms license…

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Read more about the article New Multidisciplinary Response to Strangulation and Smothering

New Multidisciplinary Response to Strangulation and Smothering

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  • Post published:December 7, 2023
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In July, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a “Law enforcement directive establishing the framework for a response team — known as the “Breathing/Blood Flow Restriction Event: Advocacy, Treatment, Help,…

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Read more about the article Providing Resources for Hope

Providing Resources for Hope

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  • Post published:November 2, 2023
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“Too often, people experiencing domestic violence will drop off the path to safety because the process feels too complicated and overwhelming,” explains Robin Hughes, manager of JBWS’ Crisis Response Team…

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Read more about the article The Morris Family Justice Center Turns 7!

The Morris Family Justice Center Turns 7!

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  • Post published:November 2, 2023
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Seven years ago this week, the JBWS-led Morris Family Justice Center (MFJC) opened! As JBWS’ first public location, the MFJC enables people to just walk in and be immediately connected with…

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Read more about the article What is the difference between control and concern?

What is the difference between control and concern?

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  • Post published:November 2, 2023
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“I don’t want him hanging out with those friends because all they do is drink.” “Her family is terrible to her, so I don’t want her to have contact with…

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Read more about the article What to Look for in a Healthy Relationship?

What to Look for in a Healthy Relationship?

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  • Post published:November 2, 2023
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There is a lot of discussion right now about unhealthy relationships, which focus on recognizing the “red flags” of problematic behaviors. While those conversations are critically important, discussing the signs…

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