Women the victims of intimate partner terrorism

W

by Matthew Wade, The Age,

When nearly two women are killed at the hands of their current or former partners in Australia every week, we shouldn’t be sugarcoating the epidemic.

Professor Cathy Humphreys, from the University of Melbourne, argues women in abusive relationships suffer the same kind of psychological torture as hostages.

“Much like prisoners or hostages, women with abusive or violent partners experience isolation, sleep deprivation, severe threats, and the rare indulgence,” she says. “Every aspect of their lives is controlled, and they live in terror.”

Read more here
By J Pope

Welcome to SASHA

SASHA is a current awareness service with news and views on various aspects of sexual health and sexuality, from a wide range of sources. These range from credible sources of sexual health and related information, to relevant opinion pieces in the media.

Categories