Domestic violence is a very complex issue that is impacted by larger cultural and social systems. Here you can find a range of content, including TED talks, tv shows, movies, and books, that explore domestic violence as a system, highlight its misconceptions, and provide insight on cultural and social issues that impact DV and keep it in the shadows. We'll also link testimonials from survivors, and inspirational materials to help survivors gain perspective and aid in their recovery. Hit Reset has no affiliation with any of the presenters, authors, actors, organizations, or companies involved in the development or production of these resources, and we do not benefit in any way from providing these materials.
TED Talks
In the Media
Jackson Katz is an anti-sexism educator who gives a very important look into the role that men play in domestic violence and sexual abuse, and how important it is for men to be advocates.
Jackson Katz: Violence against women - it's a men's issue
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an award-winning novelist who gives a beautiful and powerful talk on gender, feminism, and the importance of raising both boys and girls to be thoughtful, independent, and empowered. This speech was so impactful and successful that it was adapted into a short essay, also entitled We Should All Be Feminists.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - We Should All Be Feminists
The Domestic Violence Sourcebook
Dawn Bradley Berry
Looking at domestic violence through a historical, psychological, and social lens to put these relationships in context to help victims of domestic violence escape and recover.
Books
Leslie Morgan Steiner is a domestic violence advocate and author that speaks on her personal experience in an abusive relationship and discusses why victims stay in abusive relationships.
Leslie Morgan Steiner: Why domestic violence victims don't leave
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