Natalie Pattillo, Author at Pacific Standard

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A woman speaks with her doctor on November 27th, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey.

How Sexual Assault Victims’ Advocates Are Training Doctors to Provide Better Care

Josie Torielli, who works for the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault, spoke to Pacific Standard about the impact of the #MeToo movement, the importance of SAFETI, and the myth of false reporting.

Natalie Pattillo

The Golden Dome atop the main building on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Meet Two of the Women Fighting Against Their University for Reproductive Rights

Irish 4 Reproductive Health, a student activist group, filed suit against the Trump administration and Notre Dame over the school's refusal to offer birth control coverage to students and faculty.

Natalie Pattillo

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters outside his office in Midtown Manhattan, on October 24th, 2018.

Now That Andrew Cuomo’s Been Re-Elected, Will He Tackle Criminal Justice Reform in New York?

Pacific Standard spoke with Alyssa Smaldino, an organizer with Survived and Punished, about the governor's record reluctance to commute the sentences of jailed domestic abuse survivors.

Natalie Pattillo

How Louisiana Is Taking Guns Out of Abusers’ Hands

Abused women are five times more likely to be killed if the perpetrator owns a firearm.

Natalie Pattillo

A woman is seen stood at her office work station on July 18th, 2005, in London, England.

Angela Garbes’ Book Will Change How We Talk About Childbirth

The author of "Like a Mother" chats with Pacific Standard about childbirth, baby books, and the narratives excluded from the pregnancy conversation.

Natalie Pattillo

Economics

The Economic Implications of Domestic Abuse

In a new report, 73 percent of respondents said they stayed with an abusive partner because of economic reasons.

Natalie Pattillo

Social Justice

‘Goodbye, Sweet Girl’ Explores the Complex Realities of Domestic Abuse

Kelly Sundberg's new book never glosses over the more affectionate moments with her abuser. In the process, she paints a far more insidious picture of their relationship: one that shows how an abuser can slowly creep into his victim's life.

Natalie Pattillo

Social Justice

A Family Lawyer on the Challenges Facing Domestic Violence Survivors Seeking a Divorce

Pacific Standard spoke with Kara Bellew, a partner at a matrimonial and family law firm, about the best route for survivors to seek a divorce, and how abusers are able to manipulate the legal system.

Natalie Pattillo

Megan Hunt celebrates her primary win on May 15th, 2018.

News in Brief

Single Mothers Are Having Their Moment in American Politics

A growing number of single women are running for public office. In order to beat their opponents, they may need to shatter some unfair stigmas first.

Natalie Pattillo

Social Justice

One Small City in New York Is Finding Innovative Ways to Combat Domestic Abuse

For years advocates have wondered: How can abusers effectively be held accountable for stalking, harassing, assaulting, threatening, or killing their current and former partners? Kingston, New York, might have an answer.

Natalie Pattillo