Dr. Anne P. DePrince

Monica Lewinsky writing in Vanity Fair on the Epstein files and grooming, discusses betrayal trauma theory, betrayal blindness, and why it can take a long time for a betrayed person to perceive the betrayal.

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Feeling grateful this Solstice to all who work to build a brighter world together -- one without intimate violence. Wishes for peace and light from the Traumatic Stress Studies Group.

New: Our DARVO short-form measure (DARVO-SF) published in peer-reviewed journal. We also report that DARVO exposure is associated with trauma symptoms:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41378681/

Full text:
dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/articles...

More measures:
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...

The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens The conversation around #iwasfifteen sheds light on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the experiences of trafficking victims.

"the psychological consequences of #betrayaltrauma – from minimizing the abuse to psychological distress – can feed into myths that people have about intimate violence."

But we can change the conversation.

My new piece @theconversation.com. @jjfreyd.bsky.social
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Grateful to all who work to make the world a better place, in big and small ways, each day.

Firearm Homicide in Pregnant Women and State-Level Firearm Ownership This cross-sectional study examines firearm homicide rates in pregnant compared with nonpregnant women and whether estimated state-level firearm ownership is associated with homicide deaths among preg...

New paper reminds us yet again: HOMICIDE is the leading cause of death for pregnant women.

Gun violence & partner violence are related.

All-cause homicide & firearm homicide of pregnant women are higher, in states w/ higher calculated firearm ownership (1/x 🧵

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Asthma and Intimate Partner Abuse: Getting the Word out about New Research Findings When I talk with people about our shared interests in ending violence against women, I often point to healthcare. After all, lots of people are passionate about healthcare — from costs to acc…

New blog post on my team's Trauma Research Notes. #VAW #domesticviolence #every90seconds traumaresearchnotes.blog/2025/10/31/a...

People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link Uncontrolled inflammation is usually thought to be the culprit behind asthma. But in asthma patients who have survived intimate partner violence, a possible new pattern is emerging.

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month/#DVAM wraps up, it's a good time to remind people that intimate abuse is linked with health - including asthma - even years later. Check out my new piece w/ Dr. Eileen Wang. @theconversation.com theconversation.com/people-abuse...

In the #Denver area? Join me Thursday for a free class to learn why violence against women is an issue for all of us - from small business owners and healthcare workers to teachers and neighbors, this talk is an invitation to building a better world together. www.du.edu/continuing-e...

Grateful to Drs. Astrida Kaugers and Deb Oswald + the Department of Psychology at Marquette University for hosting me for a couple of days to explore how to turn psychological science into action to end intimate violence and build a better world together.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join me to explore why violence against women matters to each of us. If you're in #Denver, register for this free class on 10/16 at DU. @uofdenver.bsky.social #every90seconds #DVAM www.du.edu/continuing-e...

Our team welcomed October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month with purple and purpose. Proud to join the One Mile Closer to Hope walk today w/ #Denver collaborators, colleagues, and friends. Thanks to organizers, speakers and MILCK who inspire action this #DVAM.

By @alexisadamsclark.bsky.social and @sarahharsey.bsky.social and me:

"Factors of institutional betrayal associated with posttraumatic stress symptoms and barriers to service use among campus sexual assault survivors."

Full text dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/articles...

Guns and Intimate Violence When guns make the news, it's often after mass shootings. Behind the headlines, guns also play a role in intimate violence. Here's what you need to know.

With gun violence headlines (again) in the news, re-upping my @psychologytoday.com piece from last year on guns and intimate violence. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/from...

Trauma and Alienation Matter Later in Life Many older adults experience trauma and maltreatment, both early in life and as they age—and feelings of alienation may worsen the resulting distress.

Check out my latest post at @psychologytoday.com for some new findings from our team on trauma and alienation among older adults. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/from...

Sunflower Sunday.

Institutions are the building blocks of a civil society | Center for Institutional Courage For the past weeks I have thought a lot about these words and what they suggest about how to support healthy institutions, the building blocks of our democracy.  I keep learning that:

I keep learning:

Tyranny depends on learned helplessness.

Thoughtful acts of courage are effective; without them we are sunk.

Sustainable courage involves moderating exposure to distressing news, celebrating success, finding joy.

www.institutionalcourage.org/courage-in-a...

Set up for the Student Signature Work Showcase, including research-themed cookies, is a go! Now all we need is you! @uofdenver.bsky.social friends, swing by the Commons from 3 to 5 today to view posters and chat with amazing student scholars. And did I mention cookies?

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & STUDENT EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES Make your Denver Difference today w/a gift to Undergraduate Signature Research Grants!

Undergraduate #research is incredibly important -- to student learning and collaborative problem solving. Join me in opening more doors to public good research that brings together students, mentors, and communities to build a better world together. #1Day4DU www.givecampus.com/schools/Univ...

Excited to be at the @uofdenver.bsky.social CAPE Gala with #Every90Seconds. Let's build a better world together.

US Justice Department cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime victims The U.S. Justice Department has canceled hundreds of ongoing grants that funded everything from services for mental health care for police officers to support programs for victims of crime and sexual assault, according to internal records and four people familiar with the matter.

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, reminder that DOGE is busy gutting programs that help survivors—without explanation. People facing the highest rates of sexual violence — like Native communities – are paying the price.
 
This is not how we protect survivors.

Join our team this #DenimDay in renewing (or trying on for the first time!) your belief that a different world is possible -- one without sexual violence. Here's to working together to translate awareness into action. #Every90Seconds @ccasacolorado.bsky.social

Please support the role of your local bookstore in building community and fighting for your right to read whatever you want - saving a few bucks on Amazon comes at a very steep price @splitrockbks.bsky.social #IndependentBookstoreDay

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A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U A Call for Constructive Engagement

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Sarah McBride's Challenge to Democrats Pod Save America Ad-free (🔓) · Episode

Wow, this conversation! So much to inspire and consider...including that if everyone has just a little bit of #courage, no one person has to be a hero. open.spotify.com/episode/6LUj...

Some of our essays about institutional betrayal, DARVO, institutional courage, and government:

www.jjfreyd.com/government

Trauma research offers a lot of insights into the current moment. Check out this important take from @jjfreyd.bsky.social.

State vows to reduce sexual assault kit turnarounds after pleas from survivors | Rocky Mountain PBS Stuck in a backlog: What it’s like to be a sexual assault survivor in Colorado right now.

We have to do better by survivors. #sexualassault #SAAM Important reporting: www.rmpbs.org/blogs/capito...

Ep 03: Jennifer Freyd on DARVO and the Language of Betrayal How do public figures slip out of trouble? Using a time-honored tactic: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. The scientist who discovered DARVO has a lot to teach us about the war on truth.

DARVO, betrayal blindness, institutional betrayal, institutional courage, Trump, backlash, my own experiences, more.

Me with Jake Ward @byjacobward.bsky.social on The Rip Current.

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Institutional Courage Research Grant Program | Center for Institutional Courage

I am pleased to announce that the Center for Institutional Courage is accepting applications for research funding through the 2025 Institutional Courage Research Grants.

Deadline for applications: 1 May 2025

Application instructions at: www.institutionalcourage.org/research-gra...