Domestic Violence
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
ALISSIA BROWN
FORMS OF ABUSE USED
THE ABUSED VICTIM: REASONS FOR NOT SEEKING HELP
- Fear
- Abuse of a child
- Questioning relationship
- Fear of death
- Shame
- Religion
- Hope
CAUSES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- Domestic violence may start when one partner feels the need to control and dominate the other. Abusers may feel this need to control their partner because of low self-esteem, extreme jealousy, difficulties in regulating anger and other strong emotions. Some men with very traditional beliefs may think they have the right to control women, and that women aren’t equal to men.
- Children who witness or are the victims of violence may learn to believe that violence is a reasonable way to resolve conflict between people. Boys who learn that women are not to be valued or respected and who see violence directed against women are more likely to abuse women when they grow up. Girls who witness domestic violence in their families of origin are more likely to be victimized by their own husbands.
- Alcohol and other chemical substances may contribute to violent behavior. A drunk or high person will be less likely to control his or her violent impulses.
EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- Violence and the threat of violence at home creates fear and can destroy normal family functioning. Violence in the home also affects children. Children and young people don't have to see the violence to be affected by it.
- Children and young people who live with domestic violence are more likely to display aggressive behaviour, experience anxiety, have reduced social skills, suffer symptoms of depression and show emotional distress.
- Depression
- Flashbacks and/or nightmares
- Isolation from friends or relatives
- Chronic health problems
PERSONAL OPINION
Domestic violence is awful because it affects the victims for the rest of their lives and also affects those who are close to them. Women who are victims often feel that they have no other option but to stay in the violent situation. When children are involved it teaches them thats how they should treat others or how they should let people treat them. No matter what the situation is you should never put your hands on someone.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
- Call the police if you see or hear evidence of domestic violence.
- Offer to be helpful. Ask what would be helpful to them. A victim/survivor is in the best position to judge her needs especially from a safety standpoint. Her decisions should be her own.
- Attend support groups
