The Web of Violence

Exploring violence and victimization

Embracing Resilience This Holiday Season

It is OK to feel grateful this holiday season and to feel overwhelmed, tired, anxious, or sad. This season, commit to really tuning in to what you need.

Hate Crimes Are More Common Than You Think

Recent data suggest more than 3 in 5 young people have experienced bias-motivated assault, bullying, or vandalism.

How to Shelter in Place with a Child with Special Needs

Sheltering in place has overhauled our personal and professional lives. But if you’re caring for a child with special needs, you face another set of challenges altogether.

3 Ways to Keep Calm During Quarantine

Looking for ways to help relieve stress and stay calm? Need to stay inside? Here are a few activities that will help accomplish both.

Yoga in the Time of Coronavirus

Many of us are seeking ways to relax and soothe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yoga is a great way to reduce anxiety and stress.

If You Are Locked Down With Someone Who May Become Violent

Does the coronavirus have you locked down with unstable family members? Try these steps to safeguard your home, defuse tensions, and minimize violence.

Sense of Purpose—The Most Important Strength?

What helps the most when people are trying to overcome trauma? Focusing on self-regulation, interpersonal relationships, or meaning-making?

How Do You Know If Your Writing Is Good?

Do you hope to become a published author? There are steps you can take to know when your work is ready to submit.

How to Write a Professional Biosketch

Learn the conventions for biosketches in academia, health care, government, and the non-profit sector.

We Have Multitudes of #MeToo Stories

In a society where women are often guilty until proven innocent, it is rare that a woman has only one #metoo story to her name.

One Attacker, Many Perps: When Disclosure Hurts Too

Not everyone responds well to sexual assault disclosures, but help is available. Don't let cruel responses lead to self-blame. Sexual assault is never the victim's fault.

Sexual Assault Prevention: Are We Failing, or Just Flailing?

We need to better meet the developmental needs of young people who are most at risk of sexual assault, and acknowledge the limits of existing approaches to prevention.

What Is Dehumanization, Anyway?

Dehumanization has been in the news a lot—understand it and learn how you can be a force for humanization.

Know Thyself: How to Write a Reflexivity Statement

More self-awareness will help you on your path to being a better psychologist.

Mindfulness, Masculinity, and #MeToo

Steps for men to support nonviolence from guest blogger Katie Querna, MSSW.

Mayim Bialik Misses the Mark in New York Times Op-Ed

Dressing modestly is no magic shield against sexual assault.

Understanding and Conducting Peer Review

A description for consumers of psychological science and a few tips for new reviewers.

Ten Ways to Ruin a Conference

The secrets for hosting a truly boring meeting, with minimal learning or networking.

Why Would Trump—Or Anyone—Talk That Way About Women?

Understanding why any man would say vulgar things about women.

A Letter to My Teenage Son About Sexual Assault

When my children learned about a sexual assault at my daughter's school, it made me realize there were things I wanted to say.

A Letter to My Teenage Daughter About Sexual Assault

When some sexual assaults were disclosed at my daughter’s school, I wanted to reach out to my daughter and to other students and families.

Self-Control—The Weak Link in the Psychological Chain?

Stories of what inspired people to find the strength to turn their life around.

The Secret to Dealing With Difficult People

Distance, Delay and Deny, the three Ds that can help you manage challenging interpersonal relationships.

"Don't Talk to Strangers," Worst Advice Ever?

Helping children learn to be confident and assertive in a wide variety of social situations is one of the best gifts parents can give their children and a good way to promote safety.