When someone is subject to a protective order and has criminal convictions for abusive behaviour, these are not matters that should be dismissed or explained away lightly. Protective orders and criminal convictions arise through legal processes. They are not based on rumours, gossip or personal opinions. A criminal conviction means a court has found the… Read More When the Evidence Should Not Be Ignored
There is a common misconception that restraining orders, protective measures and criminal convictions are handed out without good reason. They are not. Police do not simply issue protective measures because someone asks for one. Courts do not convict people without considering the evidence presented before them. Every case is different, and the legal thresholds vary… Read More Domestic Abuse Cases Are Built on Evidence, Not Assumptions
Abusive people rarely introduce themselves as abusive. Many are charming, successful, funny and well-liked. Friends, neighbours and colleagues may describe them as kind, generous or helpful. That is why it is so important to look beyond first impressions. Abuse is rarely revealed by one incident. It is recognised through consistent patterns of behaviour over time. Don’t… Read More Looking Beyond First Impressions: Recognising Patterns of Abuse
When an abusive relationship ends, the abuse itself often doesn’t disappear. Sometimes, the behaviour changes form. Instead of controlling a partner behind closed doors, the person who was abusive may begin controlling the story. This can be particularly confusing for a new partner, who hears only one version of events. While every situation is different,… Read More “It Wasn’t Me, It Was My Ex…” — Common Narratives Used After an Abusive Relationship Ends
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Why Some People Change Dramatically When They Stop Taking Their Medication Families living with severe mental illness often describe seeing two very different versions of the same person. While taking their prescribed medication, they may appear calmer, sleep better, think more clearly and cope more effectively with everyday life. When they stop taking their medication,… Read More On off medication
Psychosis is a medical emergency, yet many people live with symptoms for months—or even years—before receiving treatment. This period is known as the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP). Over the past several decades, researchers have found that the longer psychosis goes untreated, the more difficult recovery can become for many people. Early treatment does not guarantee… Read More Why Early Treatment for Psychosis Matters: What Happens to the Brain?
This is why we do what we do. Because every victim deserves to be heard. Every victim deserves to be believed. Every victim deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect. They should never be dismissed, blamed, sent away or left in even greater danger than when they found the courage to ask for… Read More Why We Do This Work
It takes enormous courage for someone to disclose domestic abuse. Many survivors have spent months—or even years—wondering whether anyone will believe them. By the time they tell you, they may have rehearsed the conversation hundreds of times in their head. They may be terrified of being judged, blamed or dismissed. How you respond in those… Read More When Someone Tells You They Are Being Abused: Your Response Matters More Than You Think
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