What if domestic violence (partner abuse) when children reside in home was considered child abuse? Also…why ISN’T domestic violence considered child abuse?

33 years ago tonight, 14 women went to bed thinking about their finals, future in STEM and the upcoming holiday season. They didn’t know that these dreams threatened a man’s sense of self worth and that they wouldn’t survive to see their goals and aspirations become a reality.

My latest blog has arrived Children’s Thoughts About Their Domestic Violence Perpetrating Fathers: What Does Research Tell Us? open.substack.com/pub/dremmakatz… #DomesticAbuse #domesticviolence #familyviolence #MVAWC #Children #divorce #familycourt #perpetrators #survivors

Women Aware, a non profit for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, is looking for a treasurer with experience in finance to join our Board of Directors. More info here: drive.google.com/file/d/1nsFBZf…

We're so lucky to work with Shelter Movers to ensure Survivors can leave abusive homes safely and free of charge. It's often the first time Survivors feel they've been shown real kindness and realise there are allies out there.

A part of me understands stories on femicide victims that highlight their motherhood. Another part of me bristles because women's lives and deaths are important regardless of whether or not they had children.

'As the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolded, I was reminded of the behaviour of abusive ex-husbands and boyfriends. At first he thinks that he can simply bully her into returning. When it turns out she has no desire to return, he shifts to vengeance.' theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

No one chooses an abusive partner. They choose someone who is pretending to be a good match for them and doesn’t show their true colors until they have someone trapped.

Join us for a luncheon with Amy Kaufman and learn how you can make a difference in the fight against domestic violence. haltonwomensplace.com/iwd23 Thanks to Cogeco and Sovereign Wealth Management (sovereignwealth.ca) for making this event possible.

Girl Power ✌️

I selfishly wonder what my life would have been like if I didn't know about the scope of male violence against women and girls.

I can't stress enough how good this thread on being trauma informed is. It explains being trauma informed so well.

Thank you to Halton Women’s Place for having me as a guest speaker at their International Women’s Day lunch. It was an honor to speak on behalf of Women Aware, Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and to tell my story. cc:Halton Women's Place cc:Women Aware

Women Aware would like to recognize all those fighting for gender equality on International Women's Day. Together we can end gender-based violence.