Domestic Violence Institute of Texas Blog

Battering Intervention and Prevention Program – BIPP Classes in Houston, TX

gregory.kyles@yahoo.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:10:00 GMT

The purpose of the Domestic Violence Institute of Texas’ Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) is to help male batterers understand their actions and how they alone can control their behavior so that they can live without violence.

Domestic Violence: Can A Wife Be A Victim Of Sexual Abuse?

gregory.kyles@yahoo.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:54:00 GMT

For years no one ever spoke about sexual abuse in a relationship. What went on between a man and a woman when it came to their sexual habits was between them. Years ago, it was impossible for a woman to actually claim sexual abuse against her husband. Today, however, sexual abuse is recognized as a form of battering. Most of the time, sexual abuse will go hand in hand with other forms of abuse such as physical violence, emotional abuse, verbal abuse and even spiritual abuse.

What Are The Laws Concerning Domestic Violence?

gregory.kyles@yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:31:00 GMT

Years ago, there were no laws that regulated domestic violence. A mans home was considered to be his castle and what he did inside that home, regardless of whether he beat his wife or kids, was his own affair. Women who sought help for spousal abuse were often told by community members and even church clergy to endure a beating and were often blamed themselves for having brought the domestic violence on themselves. Those who did concede that this behavior was inappropriate would often blame alcohol abuse for the problem.

Domestic Abuse: Who Is A Wife Beater?

gregory.kyles@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:02:00 GMT

A wife beater is someone to perpetrates violence against their spouse. There is a notion that this type of domestic abuse is relegated to people who are poor, uneducated and perhaps have substance abuse problems. There are television programs that continue to portray the wife beater as almost a stereotype.

Domestic Violence: Why Are Some People More Violent?

gregory.kyles@yahoo.com — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:10:00 GMT

Scientists have been looking for a violent gene in the makeup of criminals and killers in an effort to prove that some people are inherently more violent than others. As of yet, they have not made any headway in this type of argument. Most violent people have lived a violent past. Most psychologist and doctors agree that violence is not something that someone is born with, but a learned behavior that develops over time.

Domestic Violence & Abuse: What Is Abuse?

gregory.kyles@yahoo.com — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:04:00 GMT

Many people think that domestic abuse is strictly between a husband and wife or two people who are co-habiting with one another. This is not the case when it comes to domestic abuse. By most laws, anyone who is in a relationship, regardless of whether they are living together or not, can be a perpetrator or victim of this crime.