Dean Judy Postmus Shares Expert Insight on Domestic Violence in The Baltimore Banner.
UMSSW's Dean Judy Postmus was recently quoted in The Baltimore Banner article, “Rashod Bateman had fought the cycle of domestic violence. Now he’s accused of it.”
The article examines the lasting effects domestic violence can have on individuals and families, including children who are exposed to violence in the home. Dean Postmus offered expert perspective on social learning theory and the ways early experiences may influence future behavior.
“There’s a greater association that, if you experience it as a child, you’re more likely to repeat those behaviors,” Postmus told The Baltimore Banner. “From your family growing up, you learn how to interact with people.”
Dean Postmus also emphasized that exposure to violence during childhood does not predetermine a person’s future. “It isn’t a foregone conclusion; it’s a risk factor,” she said.
A nationally recognized expert on violence against women and children, Dean Postmus founded the Center on Violence Against Women and Children at Rutgers University and has worked on domestic violence issues for decades. Her contribution underscores the School’s commitment to advancing research-informed understanding of violence, trauma, prevention, and healing for individuals and families.
Read the full Baltimore Banner article: “Rashod Bateman had fought the cycle of domestic violence. Now he’s accused of it.”