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Violence Against Women: So Common, It’s Cultural

Violence against women is more ubiquitous than many of us would like to think. Under-reported and rarely prosecuted, this type of violence says as much about its perpetrators as it does about our culture’s continued ambivalence about the value of women. Image from <a href="http://pixabay.com/en/woman-face-contour-burnout-blank-73403/" target="_blank">pixabay.com</a>.
Violence against women is more ubiquitous than many of us would like to think. Under-reported and rarely prosecuted, this type of violence says as much about its perpetrators as it does about our culture’s continued ambivalence about the value of women. Image from pixabay.com.
...is everywhere and easily taken for granted. This post is about domestic violence, but it is also one about culture – that invisible omnipresent force that we are born into...

“Heartbroken”: A Young Female Fan Reacts to Domestic Violence and the NFL

Emma Lytle and her boyfriend, Ricky Martinez, rock their 12th Man gear! Emma has been a big Seahawks fan since she was little. Photo courtesy of Emma Lytle.
Emma Lytle and her boyfriend, Ricky Martinez, rock their 12th Man gear! Emma has been a big Seahawks fan since she was little. Photo courtesy of Emma Lytle.
...examine the connections between domestic violence and homelessness. Emma Lytle and Perry Firth will also explore conversations about domestic violence that emerged when Ray Rice was suspended from the National...

Domestic Violence and the NFL: Tackling the Problem

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson flashes a peace sign during a game. Wilson recently launched his "Pass the Peace" campaign to help end domestic violence. His efforts impressed guest blogger Emma Lytle. Image from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DangerRussWilson" target="_blank">Russell Wilson's Facebook page</a>.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson flashes a peace sign during a game. Wilson recently launched his "Pass the Peace" campaign to help end domestic violence. His efforts impressed guest blogger Emma Lytle. Image from Russell Wilson's Facebook page.
...domestic violence and the NFL. In Part One , Emma shared how this situation opened her eyes to domestic violence in our nation. Emma and her boyfriend, Ricky, both got...

Stand Against Racism: Stereotypes Put Domestic Violence Survivors in Danger

Doris O'Neal manages the domestic violence program at the YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish. Her team offered a powerful presentation about the intersection of racism and domestic violence as part of the YWCA Stand Against Racism.
Doris O'Neal manages the domestic violence program at the YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish. Her team offered a powerful presentation about the intersection of racism and domestic violence as part of the YWCA Stand Against Racism.
...for you.) YWCA chapters across the country hold Stand Against Racism events, and yesterday I attended one focused on the intersection of racism and domestic violence. I was particularly interested...
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