Jess McCabe, Author at Women's eNews

In These Cases of Abuse, Her Money Was No Defense

By Jess McCabe ● Crime & Law ● March 3, 2015

When women are in a better financial position than their abusers it often helps them end the relationship. But it’s no guarantee. Here two women in atypical financial situations tell their stories.

U.K. Cutbacks Shrink Routes for Escaping Violence

By Jess McCabe ● Crime & Law ● February 10, 2015

Providers of domestic-safety services are falling short of funding and a reform to the benefits system may place even more control over financial matters in the hands of an abusive partner.

No One Was There to Help, Despite Flagrant Abuse

By Jess McCabe ● Crime & Law ● February 9, 2015

There is a certain bitterness against her parents, looking back. “When I was lying there in a pool of blood and covered in scratches. I do feel a bit like they let me down.” The third of three brief interviews with survivors about why they didn’t leave after the first incident of abuse.

Abuse Started at 14; He Was 34 and All She Knew

By Jess McCabe ● Crime & Law ● February 5, 2015

Fifteen years and three children later, Sarah asked for a separation from her abusive husband. The second of three brief interviews with survivors about why they didn’t leave right away, at the first incident of abuse.

Why Doesn’t She Leave? Here’s What They Say

By Jess McCabe ● Crime & Law ● February 3, 2015

It took her nine years to finally leave. Confusion was a big part of the delay since this, after all, wasn’t an obviously aggressive bully. This was a man who seemed at first to worship her. The first of three brief interviews with survivors.

Tanzanian Women See Second Chance at Land Owning

By Jess McCabe ● Uncategorized ● October 30, 2013

Tanzania is expected to finalize a new constitution by April next year and women–who carry out 60 percent of the country’s agricultural labor– will be anxiously watching to see if their land rights are strengthened.

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