Domestic Violence

Conduct an internet search about the murder of Yeardley Love. After researching the story, write a 500-750-word essay addressing the following.

Assuming there was abuse occurring prior to the death of Yeardley Love, hypothesize how it may have been difficult for a counselor to assess and identify this abuse.
Describe how a counselor’s knowledge of the abuse cycle would assist in detecting partner abuse.

Include a minimum of two scholarly references in addition to the textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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It was difficult for a counselor to assess and identify the physical abuse Yeardley Love was going through because maybe her boyfriend George Wesley Huguely V had coercive control over her. She felt she had no independence, she was afraid and anxious. According to her family and friends, she was always cheerful and never showed any signs of ever going through any form of abuse.

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