It can really help to have an emergency plan for when things heat up, or if you need to leave an abusive relationship quickly, even for a short period
Understanding and solutions to increased domestic violence during major sporting events
Research shows that domestic violence increases during times of major sporting events such as the world cup. Reasons that are often cited include
Mark Baumann Joins Board for the International Association for the Study of Attachment
Mark Baumann, J.D., has joined the Board of Directors for the International Association for the Study of Attachment (IASA). IASA supports the Dynamic
Join team Dauntless Port Angeles in the Refuse to Abuse 5k run to support DV reduction work
The Law Office of Mark Baumann is pleased to host team Dauntless Port Angeles to participate in the 2018 Refuse to Abuse 5k fun run at Safeco Field.
Court refuses to let bully use court system to continue attacks on wife
An abuser went too far and his wife slapped him, so he sought a restraining order. The court said no, her slap was an instinctive reaction to
Programs to help reduce parental conflict and enhance child welfare
A 2018 research study identified programs that effectively help parents enhance their communication and relationship skills, which in turn helps
Washington’s new Grandparent’s (and Relative&’s) Rights law: RCW 26.11
UPDATE, January 2021: RCW 26.11 is still valid law for establishing grandparent and relative visitation rights. For temporary and permanent
Study: The impact of unstable work schedules on children
This study suggests that certain types of non-standard work schedules, which create an unstable environment for their children, can negatively impact
Perspective taking: 6 skills for understanding another person’s point of view
Mind in the Making Skill #2 - Perspective taking (Understanding others point of view): involves the intellectual skills of: Discerning how someone