The cycle of abuse is a behavioral pattern that abusive individuals use (consciously or unconsciously) to maintain control and power over another person. First conceptualized by psychologist Lenore E. Walker in the 1970s based on her work with domestic violence survivors, this model has since been applied to various forms of abusive relationships beyond intimate…
Recognizing that someone you care about may be in an abusive relationship is painful and often overwhelming. It’s our instinct to want to help – but knowing how to do that effectively and safely can be challenging and complex. Abuse can take many forms, and leaving an abusive situation is often more complicated than it…
Intimate partner violence is violence that occurs in a relationship between current or former spouses or dating partners of any length of time. It includes, but is not limited to: stalking, harassment, and mental, emotional, physical, economic, and technological violence. Prevalence Research shows that 47.3% of women and 44.2% of men have been victimized by…
Join PAVE/Survivors.org Founder Angela Rose as she interviews Erin Merryn, pioneer of “Erin’s Law,” Antuan “Magic” Raimone, Broadway performer and speaker, and Shannon Bobo, comedian and actress, as they discuss how they have cultivated healthy love after experiencing sexual violence. Learn More About The Panelists Erin Merryn “After suffering years of sexual abuse for six…
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