Spousal Abuse
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Spousal abuse:
as the victimization of an individual resulting from abuse, attacks, or assault undertaken by their respective partners within the realm of a married relationship
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Examples of spousal abuse:
- Getting kicked
- Getting punched
- Getting thrown on the floor
- Getting slapped
- Getting threaten
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Consequences:
- Number of criminal charges
- Jail or prison sentence
- Monetary fines
- Assaultive offense
- Probation ranging from six months to two years
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Statistics:
-1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.
- Women experience more than 4 million physical assaults and rapes because of their partners, and men are victims of nearly 3 million physical assaults.
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IMPORTANT IMFORMATION:
- Call a womens shelter or domestic violence hotline for advice
- Pack an emergency bag that includes items you'll need when you leave
- Know exactly where you'll go and how you will get there
- An abuser can use technology to monitor your telephone and track your location
- Your abuser might intercept call's and listen to your conversations
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