Tag: Safety Planning

June 6, 2026 / mohammed looti

Abuser Risk Assessment: Predicting Patterns of Harm

Introduction to Abuser Risk Assessment The concept of Abuser Risk refers to the systematic process of evaluating the likelihood that an individual who has previously engaged in abusive behavior, or who exhibits associated risk factors, will perpetrate future acts of harm against others, particularly within intimate or familial contexts. This assessment is a critical component […]

July 21, 2026 / mohammed looti

Intimate Partner Violence: Breaking the Cycle of Control

Defining Domestic Violence and the Role of Advocacy Domestic violence, often referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), constitutes a pervasive pattern of abusive behaviors employed by one partner to gain and maintain power and control over another. This abuse transcends mere physical assault, encompassing psychological, emotional, sexual, and financial coercion that undermines the victim’s […]