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Brain Injury and Intimate Partner Violence: Policy, Screening, and Legal Implications
Domestic violence must be recognized as a brain injury crisis, not merely a pattern of physical assault. Perpetrators frequently target the head and face, placing survivors at high risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI), which disrupts cognition, emotional regulation, and impulse control long after visible injuries heal. Research suggests that up to 75% of women…
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When Policy Ambition Exceeds Institutional Capacity
Many public policies fail not because their goals are flawed, but because the institutions tasked with implementing them lack the capacity to deliver. A persistent gap exists between policy ambition and administrative readiness, where legislative success is measured by passage rather than performance. When authority is fragmented, resources remain unchanged, and institutions are expected to…
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Domestic Violence’s Invisible Injury: Why Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Must Be Taken Seriously
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most overlooked consequences of intimate partner violence. Repeated blows to the head and nonfatal strangulation can cause cumulative, often invisible brain injuries that go undiagnosed and untreated. Because symptoms such as memory loss, dizziness, depression, and emotional instability are frequently misattributed to psychological trauma alone, survivors are…
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Who We Are and Why Governance Matters
Grigsby Governance Consulting helps nonprofits, public institutions, and mission-driven organizations build strong governance systems rooted in clarity, accountability, and sustainability. We translate complex policy and compliance requirements into practical, durable structures that support ethical leadership, lawful operation, and long-term public trust. Our work strengthens the institutional foundations that allow organizations to focus on their mission…
