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Facing the legal process while dealing with trauma can be challenging, but it's crucial to seek justice before the statute of limitations runs out. This is especially important in cases of traumatic events like sexual assault, where survivors may take years to recall the details. To learn more about your opportunity to seek justice and hold wrongdoers accountable, check out our new blog: https://lnkd.in/d9FAQ32H

New research highlights the overlooked role of stepchildren as witnesses to domestic abuse. A study funded by the OJJDP reveals that 1 in 15 children witness intimate partner violence yearly, with 90% witnessing it firsthand. But what if the alleged perpetrator is the step-parent? Authors Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey C. Siegel explore this, discussing the credibility of stepchildren as witnesses and potential biases. Their insights offer guidance for legal professionals to ensure justice and protection for all. https://lnkd.in/gj3KuB8B Carla Calabrese Lee Budner #DomesticAbuse #FamilyDynamics 

New research highlights the overlooked role of stepchildren as witnesses to domestic abuse. A study funded by the OJJDP reveals that 1 in 15 children witness intimate partner violence yearly, with 90% witnessing it firsthand. But what if the alleged perpetrator is the step-parent? Authors Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey C. Siegel explore this, discussing the credibility of stepchildren as witnesses and potential biases. Their insights offer guidance for legal professionals to ensure justice and protection for all. https://bit.ly/3KnCTfv #DomesticAbuse #FamilyDynamics

💜At Fenwick Thompson & Associates, we stand strong with survivors, offering the legal support and guidance you need through challenging times. You don’t have to go through this alone—your safety and well-being are always our priority. 💜 Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It’s not just physical—emotional, psychological, and financial abuse are equally damaging. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth You are not alone. There are resources and support systems available to help you. Let this month be a reminder to raise awareness, support survivors and work together to end the cycle of abuse. 💜 If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. Your safety matters. 💜 📞 Contact Attorney Melanie D. Fenwick Thompson at Fenwick Thompson and Associates in Snellville and Atlanta, Georgia, at (404) 377-3131 to schedule your confidential consultation. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #YouAreNotAlone #SupportSurvivors #GwinnettCountyFamilyLaw #EndAbuse

On this episode Antonia and I discuss the MMIW and MMIP epidemic. We briefly touch on Kimberly Fitka O’Domin, Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, and Donna Jackson’s disappearances and Murders. We discuss the practice known as “Starlight Tours“ where law enforcement take inebriated indigenous people, drive them miles out of town, and make them walk back in freezing temperatures. We discuss how the media and law enforcement victim blame by always pointing out alcohol use and substance abuse when it comes to indigenous people. https://lnkd.in/gq5xvfTm

💜At Fenwick Thompson & Associates, we stand strong with survivors, offering the legal support and guidance you need through challenging times. You don’t have to go through this alone—your safety and well-being are always our priority. 💜 Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It’s not just physical—emotional, psychological, and financial abuse are equally damaging. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth You are not alone. There are resources and support systems available to help you. Let this month be a reminder to raise awareness, support survivors and work together to end the cycle of abuse. 💜 If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. Your safety matters. 💜 📞 Contact Attorney Melanie D. Fenwick Thompson at Fenwick Thompson and Associates in Snellville and Atlanta, Georgia, at (404) 377-3131 to schedule your confidential consultation. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #YouAreNotAlone #SupportSurvivors #GwinnettCountyFamilyLaw #EndAbuse

Did you know that January is #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth? You can watch this video to learn more about how to help raise awareness and to join me in the fight to #EndHumanTrafficking. https://lnkd.in/ejeg5QdR

📋 NAPAC is looking to hear from adult victims/survivors of childhood abuse to understand what justice should mean. NAPAC - the National Association for People Abused in Childhood has launched an anonymous survey to get as many perspectives as possible from adults who experienced any form of abuse in childhood to help inform their future work. If you would like to share your thoughts, the survey is open until the 28th March. There are no questions about abuse, and you can answer as many or as little questions as you like: https://lnkd.in/estNyBQa

Overcoming the deep trauma of human trafficking and violence requires a compassionate, survivor-centered approach. With this guide by International Justice Mission (IJM) you can see how they implement "trauma-informed care" across their global work, prioritizing safety, empowerment, and respect for survivors. From training law enforcement on trauma-sensitive interviewing techniques to establishing child-friendly spaces and providing comprehensive aftercare services, it’s important to integrate practices that minimize re-traumatization and empower survivors on their healing journeys. By transforming how public systems interact with trafficking victims through this lens of understanding and support, we can help courageous individuals rebuild their lives, but enhance access to justice and shift societal attitudes at the same time. To learn more, visit: https://buff.ly/3VgKvFA Source: International Justice Mission (IJM) #SustainableThursday #PTSDAwareness #EndHumanTrafficking #FightHumanTrafficking #Liluye #LiluyeSpirit

On this episode Antonia and I discuss the MMIW and MMIP epidemic. We briefly touch on Kimberly Fitka O’Domin, Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, and Donna Jackson’s disappearances and Murders. We discuss the practice known as “Starlight Tours“ where law enforcement take inebriated indigenous people, drive them miles out of town, and make them walk back in freezing temperatures. We discuss how the media and law enforcement victim blame by always pointing out alcohol use and substance abuse when it comes to indigenous people. https://lnkd.in/gVqXUd-n