Flashback: Unlocking the psyche of violence

April 24, 2017

Local News

In the Mercury's opinion piece titled "Talking Point: Unlocking the psyche of violence", BIAT Executive Officer Deborah Byrne discusses the overlap between brain injury and domestic violence.

In June 2015, BIAT EO Deborah wrote an opinion article for local newspaper The Mercury. The piece, titled "Talking Point: Unlocking the psyche of violence", unpacks some of issues concerning the overlap between brain injury and domestic violence.

"THE overlap between brain injury and domestic violence is little understood because violence is not only a cause, but also a consequence of brain injury," writes Deborah.

"This is not to suggest brain injury should excuse violent behaviour but that it may be a mitigating factor — or relevant to judgments — about the degree to which a behaviour is subject to a person’s control."

View the full article via the http://www.themercury.com.au/news/opinion/talking-point-unlocking-the-psyche-of-violence/news-story/f94d81798760dd861cd336b71168b1ee

View Article Online >

Return to News Page >

More News

Ulverstone Brain Injury Peer Support Coffee Catch-Up (September 2023)

The next Ulverstone brain injury peer support coffee catchup coming up in September 2023.

View Article >

Hobart Brain Injury Peer Support - Coffee Catch Up (August 2023)

Get the latest information on the upcoming Peer Support coffee catch up in Hobart, held in August 2023.

View Article >

Hobart Brain Injury Peer Support Group meeting (August 2023)

Learn more about the upcoming peer support group meeting in Hobart, August 2023.

View Article >