Domestic Violence

It is no secret that domestic violence is prevalent in every corner of the earth today. Due to the nature of reported cases, many people are under the impression that domestic violence is the act of a man inflicting physical or mental torture on a woman. But the sad truth is this is not the entire picture of it. Domestic abuse in effect refer to many forms of abuse that varies from child abuse, intimate partner violence and abusive behavior in family, friends and cohabitation and of course abuse by a spouse or partner.

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Statistics taken from the American Establish of Domestic Violence still, show that 85-95 percent of all domestic violence dupes are female whilst 5.3 million women are abused each year.  Interestingly enough when examining the approximate number of workplace fury that happen in the US every year, 18 700 are practiced by an intimate partner from 1.7 million incidents and homicide is the running cause of death for women in workplaces.

There are numerous means that can define domestic violence. It is an act in which victims undergo physical, sexual or emotional abuse. The person who takes the upper hand usually portrays dominating qualities and intimidates the victims. They also neglect and deprive the victims of financial welfare let alone emotional support. Substance abuse and alcohol as well as mental illnesses have been shown as the major causes of domestic violence.

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Many victims however, believe that they are the cause of abuse and they feel responsbile and sometimes even internalize that they need to suffer . Abusive people as well as those abused often need severe guidance and counseling in order to get out of the mental torment they live through. The black truth however is that although many wants to get away from domestic violence, there are other factors restricting them in doing so. One can also find themselves in a fatal situation if caught. Therefore many tend to seek protection through law. And unfortunately in America a restraining order must be violated for the police to act. This means that she or he must yet again undergo abuse in order to be protected. Unfortunately this attack may be fatal as the perpetrator is aware that you have gone against them.

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It is important to remember that all hope is not lost. One can always remain anonymous at a domestic violence shelter and seek help. If you decide to give another chance to the abuser, you should also have a plan B in which you plan quick escape strategies. It is also important to closely observe the abuser and take necessary precautions because prevention is always better than cure.