The following post reviews J.L. Herman’s influential book, Trauma and Recovery (1997), and highlights several points that relate to a core Thematic Area: The impact of domestic abuse on survivors. — Date Published: 1997 Authors: Herman, J.L. Full Citation: Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and recovery. Basic books. “Traumatic events are extraordinary, not because they occur rarely, but rather because […]
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UK moves to acknowledge emotional abuse in criminal code
We are so pleased! “A new criminal offence of domestic abuse could be introduced to include emotional and psychological harm inflicted by a partner within a relationship.” Read the full article: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/aug/20/new-domestic-violence-offence-consultation