Intimate Partner Violence, Ray Rice and the NFL

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as threatened, attempted, or completed physical or sexual violence or emotional abuse by a current or former intimate partner. IPV can be committed by a spouse, an ex-spouse, a current or former boyfriend or girlfriend, or a dating partner.

Today's show we will be discussing Domestic Violence and The NfL's handling of Ray Rice and other players who have demonstrated this behavior in the media. 

Topics for the show include:

What we saw with the Ray Rice elevator video and what we saw after the media spill. 

NFL's handling of the case. Should there be a zero tolerance policy.

The prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence

Victim Blaming

Cycle of Abuse

Rehabilitation for perpetrators

How to counsel a couple that has experienced Domestic Violence

Today's hosts:

Renee Stokes-Domestic Violence Advocate http://www.cherylsresilientgirl.com/

Fabian Brown- 7 years in the field of Psychology

Denisha M- Behavioral Specialist and Master of Psychology