Shameful Silence

What You Don't Know About Domestic Violence

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Attorney Alexandra Lozano, founder of one of America's largest humanitarian immigration law firms, brings seventeen years of frontline experience advocating for thousands of male domestic violence survivors. Drawing on powerful true stories from her practice and hard data from organizations like the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, she exposes a hidden epidemic affecting 25 percent of men--yet acknowledged by almost no one. This urgent book reveals how shame, stigma, and systemic bias trap millions of men in silence. Shameful Silence identifies the sophisticated arsenal of non-physical abuse that leaves invisible scars: gaslighting that makes victims question their reality, financial manipulation that strips independence, parental alienation that weaponizes children, and false allegations that destroy reputations. Lozano combines legal expertise with psychological research to help readers recognize abuse patterns that traditional resources overlook, providing a blueprint for recognition and intervention. Beyond exposing these patterns, the book offers practical guidance for navigating biased legal systems, protecting children during custody battles, and rebuilding self-worth after trauma. Lozano challenges readers to dismantle harmful stereotypes about masculinity and victimhood, presenting a vision where vulnerability and strength coexist. Each chapter provides actionable strategies for escape, healing, and systemic advocacy that survivors and their allies can implement immediately. Written for men experiencing or having experienced domestic abuse, this book validates their experiences while offering pathways to freedom. Family members, friends, and partners seeking to support male -survivors will gain critical understanding of non-physical abuse dynamics. Legal professionals, healthcare providers, social workers, and domestic violence advo-cates will find essential insights for providing inclusive, trauma-informed services.
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Writer
Lozano, Alexandra (Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law)
Title
Shameful Silence
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year
2026
Language
English
Pages
240
EAN
9781394430277
Binding format
Gebonden

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