Domestic Violence In Our Community

What is domestic violence you may ask? Well many people wonder what domestic violence is or who all are involved in domestic violence and abuse.(Domestic violence) Domestic Violence is any incident of threatening behavior, violence, or abuse between two people who are married and/or who live together.(Domestic violence and abuse) The fact is not only does domestic violence affect the victim but also domestic violence affects the family and friends.(Domestic violence and abuse) There are multiple types of violence which are explained in the next sentence.(Domestic Violence and abuse) There are physical, emotional, sexual, mental, and many more.(Domestic violence and abuse) People do not realize the different types of domestic violence due …show more content…
Studies show that women that are involved in domestic abuse are more likely to grow up and develop a mental disorder.(The Impact of Domestic Violence In Our Community) “The study pointed to the sad fact that violence against women is a major public health concern, contributing to high levels of illness and death worldwide, according to background information in the article.”(The Impact of Domestic Violence In Our Community) Not only does domestic violence affect women in a family, but it also affects the children in a special way.( The Impact of Domestic Violence In Our Community) Children are more likely to develop an aggressive behavior or a mental disorder.(Domestic Violence and abuse) “Susan Rees, Ph.D., of the University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and colleagues assessed the association of a composite index of GBV (rape, sexual abuse, IPV, and stalking) with a range of lifetime mental disorders, including indices of severity and co-existing illnesses.”(The Impact of Domestic Violence in Our …show more content…
Domestic violence does not just happen to one member in the family.(Domestic violence and abuse) Domestic violence can happen to anyone in the family if not all of them.(Domestic violence and abuse) Most people do not want to speak up about being abused, they feel as though they are an embarrassment to their family.(Armitage, 35) Domestic violence is not a laughing matter, if you know of anyone who is being abused you need to report it to the police or refer the person to someone they can talk to.(Armitage,52) Do not keep quite about a problem involving domestic violence.(Domestic violence and abuse) People involved in domestic violent relationships need someone to be their voice.(Domestic violence and abuse) Speak up and be another person's voice.(Domestic violence and abuse) Help others who are involved in these type of hurtful