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LiveSmart: St. Peter’s Goes Purple October 19 to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

October 19, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

Domestic violence impacts people across the Capital Region. But, these issues don’t have to be dealt with alone or in secrecy. […]

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LiveSmart: Strangulation as a Weapon – A Danger to the Individual and the Community

October 13, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

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. […]

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LiveSmart: The Importance of Healthy Communication in Relationships

February 17, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

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 […]

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LiveSmart: “It Was Only a Joke” – Abusive Language and Domestic Violence

October 21, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

When jokes or comments about domestic violence go unchecked or unchallenged, it creates a foundation for all forms of abuse to occur. […]

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LiveSmart: St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services Provides Support to Victims, Survivors of Domestic Violence

October 23, 2020 Corporate Communications Staff

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services offers support for victims/survivors. […]

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LiveSmart: Intimate Partner Violence on the Rise During COVID Crisis

April 22, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

During the COVID pandemic, incidents of intimate partner violence, commonly called domestic violence (DV), have surged across the world. But there is help. […]

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LiveSmart: Domestic Violence Takes a Heavy Toll on the Children Who Witness It

October 2, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

When examining the effects of domestic violence, it is critical to consider the impact on children who witness violence in their homes. […]

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WTEN: Domestic Violence Awareness: Your Old Cellphone Could Save Someone’s Life

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

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. […]

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LiveSmart: Community Awareness, Intervention Important in Preventing Sexual Assault

April 26, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

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. […]

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