How Media Featuring Abuse Can Help:
Books, television shows, movies, and other pieces of media that feature abuse can help increase conversations about domestic violence. By talking about this issue, you can help break the stigma associated with abuse. Discussing unhealthy relationship dynamics in media might help a person identify the abuse they're experiencing in their own relationship or it might encourage a person to learn more about domestic violence.
Reach Out to JBWS:
If your book or movie club is engaging with media that features domestic violence and you want a member of JBWS to come and speak to your group about abuse, then please email [email protected]. JBWS staff members will be able to talk about the signs of abusive behaviors, what healthy relationships look like, resources for assistance, and much more.
Media That Features Domestic Abuse:
Books:
There are numerous books that feature domestic violence. This content may be triggering for some.
TV Shows/Movies
Many television shows and movies feature abusive behaviors. This content may be triggering for some.
JBWS' Podcast:
JBWS is launched a podcast, Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse.
Articles About Abuse in Media:
Nicholas Sparks’ the Notebook is considered the pinnacle of a true love story. The relationship that Allie and Noah shared is sometimes considered the gold standard for love. However, many elements of their relationship could be classified as abusive.
Tim Burton’s the Nightmare Before Christmas is filled with ghouls, monsters, and gruesome representations of Halloween. However, one of the scariest elements of this movie is its depiction of abuse.
Jonathan Majors was dropped by Marvel Entertainment after his ex-partner accused Majors of “a pattern of pervasive domestic abuse.” Majors was sentenced to a 52-week abuse intervention program. Curious what that means?
For Those Experiencing Abuse
If you think you might be in an unhealthy relationship, JBWS can help. Please call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.877.782.2873 or visit JBWS.org/services to learn more about how we can help.
Are you interested in learning more about safety planning, restraining orders, the impact of domestic violence on children, the power and control wheel, and much more? Click here.
For Those Using Abuse
If you recognize unhealthy, controlling, or abusive behaviors in yourself, then JBWS is here to help. Please visit jbws.org/jcnv or call 973-539-7801 to learn how to stop using these behaviors.