Perpetrators of intimate partner violence need prompt help, say researchers

Intimate partner violence is violence committed by one of the people in an intimate relationship against the other. Most ...
New Haven Register

People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link

(THE CONVERSATION) Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising. Over the years, ...
AOL

Is non-monogamy right for me (& what should I consider first)?

What Is a Non-Monogamous Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Mainstream society pushes the narrative that dating more than one person at once constitutes cheating and ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

‘My Intimate Partner’ art exhibit in Oceanside examines violence in relationships

Smadar Samson met a group of women who had become homeless after leaving abusive relationships, while she was doing volunteer work in homelessness outreach. Some had children in tow, others had ...
MedPage Today

USPSTF Recommends Screening for Intimate Partner Violence

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) renewed its recommendation for intimate partner violence (IPV) screening and its call for more evidence on screening for abuse of older or vulnerable ...

Halifax approves 911 dispatchers, intimate partner violence officers in police budgets

Halifax councillors have approved budgets for both the municipal police and RCMP, which include new positions for 911 call ...