We cannot address what we do not measure. Domestic violence rates in the United States remain alarmingly high despite decades of legislative and programmatic response. Understanding domestic violence by state reveals that geography matters — some states have significantly higher rates than others, driven by economic, cultural, and policy factors. Domestic violence statistics by state …
We grapple with a world where collective harm takes many forms. Communal violence — conflict between religious, ethnic, or social groups — has devastated communities across history and continues today. The tragedy of Kashmir violence represents one of the most protracted communal conflicts of the modern era. Understanding a culture of violence helps explain how …
We know that not all bullying leaves visible marks — and social bullying is among the most damaging forms precisely because it is so hard to see. Understanding what is social bullying equips parents, teachers, and peers to recognize and address it. The social bullying definition encompasses deliberate exclusion, rumor-spreading, public humiliation, and relationship manipulation. …
We address multiple intersecting forms of abuse in this piece. Abuse of power in the workplace is perhaps the most pervasive — supervisors leveraging authority to exploit, bully, or silence employees. The legal and ethical concept of orgasm abuse — sexual coercion in professional contexts — represents one of the most severe workplace power violations. …