April 24, 2017
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
Brain Awareness Week is taking place from March 13-17 and presents a great opportunity to learn more about brain health, and the brain diseases, disorders and injuries that affect so many Australians.
View Article >Learn more about the upcoming brain injury peer support meetings in both Hobart and Ulverstone.
View Article >Our February brain injury peer support meeting is coming up - read more for all the details including time and theme.
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