There are many ways for an intimate partner to control another person; some emotional, some physical. When discussing physical control tactics, strangulation is a red flag and indicator of potential lethality. [...]
Some emotions are overwhelming and intense and expressing them may feel impossible. But healthy communication serves us so that we are not only heard, but hopefully understood. Likewise [...]
During the COVID pandemic, incidents of intimate partner violence, commonly called domestic violence (DV), have surged across the world. But there is help. [...]
Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of the sexual assault and crime victims' assistance program at St. Peter's Health Partners, discusses the importance of programs like the Stillwater Police Department's cellphone collection for domestic violence victims. [...]
The issue of sexual violence and how to stop it can feel overwhelming. St. Peter's is spearheading approaches in the community to keep these crimes from happening. [...]