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The Super Bowl and Domestic Violence: Facts vs. Fiction
The Super Bowl and Domestic Violence: Facts vs. Fiction
The Super Bowl and Domestic Violence: Facts vs. Fiction
Friday 7th February 2025
Rachel Boucher discusses the facts vs. fiction about domestic violence during the Super Bowl, highlighting deeper issues of control and power.
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Get the buttons here!Debunking Myths: The Super Bowl and Domestic Violence
Episode Overview
- The Super Bowl does not cause a significant increase in domestic violence incidents.
- Domestic violence stems from control and power dynamics, not external events like football games.
- Various forms of domestic violence include emotional, financial, and legal coercion.
- External stressors such as financial problems or substance use can exacerbate abusive behaviours.
- Strong social support networks can act as protective factors against domestic violence.
"Watching football is not going to lead someone to feel the entitlement to have that power and control".
Ever wondered if the Super Bowl really triggers a spike in domestic violence incidents? This episode of Scope of Practice dives into this common belief with guest Rachel Boucher, Clinical Director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Rachel brings her extensive experience in mental health and substance use treatment to debunk myths and present the facts about domestic violence.
The conversation highlights the difference between correlation and causation, emphasising that while there may be a slight increase in incidents, the Super Bowl itself isn't the cause. Instead, domestic violence stems from deeper issues of control and power dynamics. Rachel shares her insights on the various forms of domestic violence, including emotional, financial, and legal coercion, and discusses how external stressors like financial problems or substance use can exacerbate abusive behaviours.
She also touches on the importance of understanding risk factors, such as exposure to violence during childhood, and protective factors like strong social support networks. The episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of domestic violence and how we can better support survivors and address the root causes of abusive behaviour. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that challenges misconceptions and sheds light on a critical public health issue.