Season 5 Episode 2: Women’s Use of Force in Intimate Relationships: An Interview with Lisa Young Larance
About This Episode
Both men and women can be violent and controlling. In this episode of Partnered with a Survivor, Ruth and David speak with international expert Lisa Young Larance about her research and clinical practice related to women’s use of force in intimate relationships. In the conversation, Lisa highlights the importance of context and intersectionalities in any analysis of women’s use of force in intimate relationships.
In recounting her work, Lisa shares:
The importance of a behavioral and lifespan lens when understanding the use of force in intimate relationships
How practitioners need to remain curious about the specifics of situations related to use of force
How to explore the relationship between trauma histories and the use of force
The importance of seeing beyond the “victim/offender” binary
What the work with women who use force in intimate relationships can teach us about the work with men who use force against their partners
Additional Resources
Podcast: Season 2 Episode 6: The Male Victim
Safe & Together Institute’s domestic abuse–informed trainings
Safe & Together Institute’s upcoming events
David Mandel’s book Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform the Way We Keep Children Safe from Domestic Violence