Domestic Violence is happening all around the world from children to adults. It is a sad thing and should be immediately stopped. All around the country there are people going through this situation. This is probably one of the major things going on right now and people aren’t seeing it. People are becoming homeless because of this, but they’re people and facilities who can help people going through this violence. This is a very important topic, because I’ve seen/known people who’ve been through this, you see news reporters or stories about children or adults going through domestic violence. It’s sad to see people go through this, but most people don’t want help or don’t say anything about the violence.
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Domestic violence is what destroys most peoples home. About 60% of this violence happens at one’s home. The immediate cause of homelessness for many women is because of the domestic violence. “8% of families were homeless because of domestic violence in 2008 (U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2008). 39% of cities cited domestic violence as the primary cause of family homelessness (U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2007).” (Domestic Violence and Homelessness, page 1) “One study in Massachusetts found that 92 percent of homeless women had experienced severe physical or sexual assault at some point in their lives, 63 percent had been victims of violence by an intimate partner, and 32 percent had been assaulted by their current or most recent partner.” (Domestic Violence) “Survivors of domestic violence have both short- and long-term housing needs. Immediately, survivors require safe housing away from the abuser. Ultimately, the family requires access to safe, stable, affordable housing.” (Domestic Violence) It’s depressing knowing that most people you see homeless on the side of the road, can be because of domestic violence. It may be hard for them to find another place where they’re welcomed. Knowing that they aren’t going to be beaten at home, but in times like this there is shelter homes that they can stay in and can get …show more content…
One in ten calls made to alert police of domestic violence is placed by a child in the home. One of every three abused children becomes an adult abuser or victim. Inform people about your situation so they can help you get out of the violence. “It’s the question many people ask when they learn that a woman is being battered and abused. But if you are in an abusive relationship, you know that it’s not that simple. Ending an important relationship is never easy. It’s even harder when you’ve been isolated from your family and friends, psychologically beaten down, financially controlled, and physically threatened.” (Help for Abused and Battered Women) It may be hard for someone to get out of an abusive relationship and it may be hard for them to tell someone what they’re going through, but there are people who can help you and people you can talk to. Many of your own local communities have facilities to help you with what you’re going through, and to help you get back on your
Throughout the world there are many of …show more content…
Domestic violence is what destroys most peoples home. About 60% of this violence happens at one’s home. The immediate cause of homelessness for many women is because of the domestic violence. “8% of families were homeless because of domestic violence in 2008 (U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2008). 39% of cities cited domestic violence as the primary cause of family homelessness (U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2007).” (Domestic Violence and Homelessness, page 1) “One study in Massachusetts found that 92 percent of homeless women had experienced severe physical or sexual assault at some point in their lives, 63 percent had been victims of violence by an intimate partner, and 32 percent had been assaulted by their current or most recent partner.” (Domestic Violence) “Survivors of domestic violence have both short- and long-term housing needs. Immediately, survivors require safe housing away from the abuser. Ultimately, the family requires access to safe, stable, affordable housing.” (Domestic Violence) It’s depressing knowing that most people you see homeless on the side of the road, can be because of domestic violence. It may be hard for them to find another place where they’re welcomed. Knowing that they aren’t going to be beaten at home, but in times like this there is shelter homes that they can stay in and can get …show more content…
One in ten calls made to alert police of domestic violence is placed by a child in the home. One of every three abused children becomes an adult abuser or victim. Inform people about your situation so they can help you get out of the violence. “It’s the question many people ask when they learn that a woman is being battered and abused. But if you are in an abusive relationship, you know that it’s not that simple. Ending an important relationship is never easy. It’s even harder when you’ve been isolated from your family and friends, psychologically beaten down, financially controlled, and physically threatened.” (Help for Abused and Battered Women) It may be hard for someone to get out of an abusive relationship and it may be hard for them to tell someone what they’re going through, but there are people who can help you and people you can talk to. Many of your own local communities have facilities to help you with what you’re going through, and to help you get back on your