Domestic violence

whats is domestic violence ?

• Domestic violence occurs when a person uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation, stalking, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or economic abuse to control another partner in a relationship. ... It is a violation of the right we all have to healthy, supportive and safe relationships.

what is the problem ?

• Domestic violence is one aspect of the larger set of problems related to family violence. Related problems not directly addressed in this guide, each of which requires separate analysis, include:
• Physical Abuse
• Neglect
• Sexual abuse
• Mental abuse

History of domestic violence

• Legally,domestic violence cases are characterized by the relationship between the two parties and the nature of the abusive acts. For instance, the relationship may be a current or former spouse; a child, including foster children; parents of a child in common; and unmarried persons who are intimate partners.The laws recognize that victims are not always women and that such offenses are not limited to traditional domestic relationships .

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How to stop domestic violence

• We can all take steps to stop domestic violence. If you or a loved one is trying to leave an abusive relationship, it's important to remember the person who is hurting you or your loved one is the person who needs to change.
• Call the police if you see or hear evidence of domestic violence.
• Speak out publicly against domestic violence. For example, if you hear a joke about beating your spouse, let that person know you aren't ok with that kind of humor.

work sited

• Odeyessy." N.p., n.d. Web.
• "Us personal finiance." N.p., n.d. Web.
• Do something .org." N.p., n.d. Web.
• Women news network/wnn global." N.p., n.d. Web.