Author Archive: Maria Teixeira

As a victim’s advocate within the movement to end domestic, sexual, stalking and dating violence, I often receive calls from concerned family and friends of victims who want to know how they can best support their loved one. While advocacy…
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There is no way to see a batterer coming. They do not wear signs that say, “Beware of me; I abuse my partners,” or take out ads that read, “White, male batterer seeks submissive white female.” They aren’t more likely…
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