Domestic Violence Laws
Introduction
Domestic violence is a social problem that impacts individuals, families, communities and society. The monetary cost to communities and society at large are staggering not only in the medical cost but mental health issues for the victims and their family members. Domestic violence continues to remain a concern as this impacts individuals and families from all walks of life regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity and religious beliefs. If this social problem is left unchanged the domestic violence pattern will continue to be passed down from one generation to the next.
Yvette Cade is one such victim as she was set on fire by her estranged husband, Roger Hargrave. According to news accounts, Prince George’s County Judge dismissed a protection order against him three weeks prior to the incident of setting his wife on fire. Yvette Cade reported in her court testimony that Hargrave called her 14 times and hour on that day. He also showed up at her employment where he proceeded to throw gas on her and lit a match. Yvette Cade was hospitalized for 91 days and she continues to attend physical therapy three times a week and take 15 pills a day.
Federal and State Laws …show more content…
Woman’s advocates and other professionals lobbied Congress to adopt legislation to address domestic violence. This law continues to expand and now includes dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Violence Against Women Act greatest accomplishment is assisting how community officials respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Focus of the act also to assist victims by connecting them up with services such as shelters, counseling services and obtain a Protection
Introduction
Domestic violence is a social problem that impacts individuals, families, communities and society. The monetary cost to communities and society at large are staggering not only in the medical cost but mental health issues for the victims and their family members. Domestic violence continues to remain a concern as this impacts individuals and families from all walks of life regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity and religious beliefs. If this social problem is left unchanged the domestic violence pattern will continue to be passed down from one generation to the next.
Yvette Cade is one such victim as she was set on fire by her estranged husband, Roger Hargrave. According to news accounts, Prince George’s County Judge dismissed a protection order against him three weeks prior to the incident of setting his wife on fire. Yvette Cade reported in her court testimony that Hargrave called her 14 times and hour on that day. He also showed up at her employment where he proceeded to throw gas on her and lit a match. Yvette Cade was hospitalized for 91 days and she continues to attend physical therapy three times a week and take 15 pills a day.
Federal and State Laws …show more content…
Woman’s advocates and other professionals lobbied Congress to adopt legislation to address domestic violence. This law continues to expand and now includes dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Violence Against Women Act greatest accomplishment is assisting how community officials respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Focus of the act also to assist victims by connecting them up with services such as shelters, counseling services and obtain a Protection