To the folks who say sending my kids to CPS is child abuse … I have thoughts
Author Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Every time I write about Chicago Public Schools, I spend the next few days fielding emails telling me I should move. On Thursday, I wrote a column asking CPS for more transparency about the sexual violence uncovered in a series of...
Making my way through hell: A story about facing the trauma of sexual assault
I came from a really poor household. I pulled my family out of extreme poverty. Then my boss raped me, life fell apart, but I recovered.
Truckers against trafficking: Justice on 18 wheels
Truckers are on the road, are trained to be observant, and could tackle human trafficking in a big way. And it’s all thanks to one woman and her daughters.
The high cost of fighting for your child
The high cost of fighting for your child. What does protecting your child from a partner who wants to hurt you and them cost? Time, energy… and a lot of money
Electronic abuse and intimate partner violence
When we think about intimate partner violence we think about yelling and hitting. We don’t think about electronic abuse; smartphones, thermostats and Alexa.
We Need to Help Children Cope with Trauma
Disclosing abuse; what does the child experience? What does the parent experience? And how can you help your child cope with the trauma?
Trauma, recovery, and massage
Trauma recovery can be tough, but massage can help. It can play a big part in the process of getting better. We’re discussing trauma, recovery, and massage.
Feminist counseling: the ways the girls do it
There are women therapists and women therapists who embrace feminist theory. Meet one expert who thinks the time has come for feminist counseling
When victims take matters into their own hands
Wayne Chapman was convicted of abusing 11 children in 3 states, and admitted to molesting 100, but he was nearly released from prison recently .
Examining the vexing link between child abuse and bullying
Some abused children become sullen and depressed, others turn to aggression becoming the exact same thing they fear; a bully.
Complex trauma and adoption
Why does noone talk about traumatized kids being raised by traumatized parents? Should complex trauma play a role in adoption?
Is Spanking Trauma?
We’ve all wanted to spank our kids. Many of us have. And many of us were hit as kids. So how bad can it be? Is spanking trauma? Does it work?
#METOO: Where’s it going, what’s it from?
How did the #METOO movement start, how will it end, and what can we expect from it? Explore the benefits, possible drawbacks and the future of #METOO
Child Sex Doll Listings Found on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter
On YouTube, Instagram, Twitter to Pinterest, videos and links to online markets for a child sex doll are posted on the biggest social media sites.
The struggle to pass legislation on sexual violence and assault
No one supports sexual assault, and laws to prevent it or help its victims are usually popular. So why is it so hard to get them passed? Learn the answers on Saturday’s episode of Three Women Three Ways.
Life after abuse. A guide to financial planning to secure your future
98% of women in abusive relationships do not to leave due to a lack of money. Abuse does not stop there because the children are also in harm’s way.
Crisis hotlines: who, what, and why?
A lot of people call or chat crisis intervention help lines but what do they really offer, who exactly uses them, and do they really help?
Traumatic Divorce
No one thinks of divorces as easy or fun, but ones involving domestic violence or drug use are actually traumatic, and a lot more.
10 Things You Can Do To Prevent Child Abuse
Do you know what to do to prevent child abuse. Here’s 10 things you can do starting now. We must all work together to protect children from abuse
Healthcare response to intimate partner violence
Do doctors know they should screen for intimate partner violence? Do they know how to? And what should their response be if they find a victim?
Custody Court Crisis: Courageous kids taken away from safe parents by courts
What happens to kids who are taken away from a safe parent and handed to an abuser because of the Custody Court Crisis? Listen to a courageous kid’s story
Child Abuse and Neglect How to Spot the Signs and Make a Difference
Understanding child abuse and neglect means being able to make a difference. Would you know how to identify the signs?
Child Sex Robots Are Coming to America. Can We Stop Them Before It’s Too Late?
The effort to ban child sex dolls is being met with support from legislators and some controversy.
Child Abuse and Neglect How to Spot the Signs
Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. Physical abuse might be the most visible but emotional abuse and neglect also leave deep lasting scars.
The impact of trauma on survivors
Children who experience trauma live shorter, sicker lives. Learn what trauma is and the impact it has on survivors?
Doctors, ACEs and trauma informed medical care
Trauma informed care is a crucial ingredient to fighting ACEs, one that is commonly missing. What is it, and how do we ensure doctors provide it?
#METOO hasn’t made a dent, and won’t without the Equal Rights Amendment
When the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is ratified women will have equality. It is only two states away from ratification. We need equality not hashtags
Those uncomfortable conversations
How do you keep difficult conversations from becoming arguments or worse? Learn some tips from an expert in decision sciences.
The psychology of humiliation
Humiliation affects us as individuals, as members of our society and of our world. Learn more from psychology of humiliation episode of 3women3ways.
