Key Finding 1: There are a number of causes of Domestic Violence and frequently it is a combination of these that results in this.
Researchers have identified that domestic violence events have a pattern. Understanding this pattern can assist in supporting those who are either the victim or the perpetrator to avoid this happening in the future?
- Cycle of Violence
A pattern of behaviour known as the ‘cycle of violence’ can often be identified in domestic violence situations. Although not everyone experiences with this cycle are the same, some phases do not always occur, but two or more can simultaneously occur. These phases include:
Build-Up Phase: Tension increases and can be marked by increased verbal, emotional and financial abuse, poor …show more content…
Honeymoon Phase: all of these lead to the honeymoon phase all incidents are forgotten and no abuse is taking place. The tension will soon slowly build up again. Victims describe on this period as ‘walking on eggshells’ that can continue until another ‘explosion’ occurs (SAPOL, Cycle of Violence 2005).
This information came from a SAPOL booklet called Domestic Violence Strategy; this was given to me by a police officer at Victor Harbor Police Station named Eve Higgins who works in the Domestic Violence area. I found this information helpful when it came to my research question when it came to causes of Domestic Violence.
Understanding this cycle will help victim to get out of a violent relationship, as well as family members to understand how this cycle works and how they can help the victim.
Factors that can escalate this cycle include alcohol and drug use, financial problems and a history of such violence in the past this can make the perpetrator think that this is the only way to treat someone as they know no different …show more content…
While on the website it has a quick exit which if you click on it take you back to your internet home screen, this is for when on here if you feel like you are being watched you can quick exit and it disappears that website also deletes form internet history.
Understanding Daisy will help a victim of Domestic Violence find support through services online or in a mobile app.
Factors that can make a victim uncomfortable with using Daisy is if they feel they are being watched which in that case Daisy has a quick exit, which takes you back to the homepage and automatically deletes from computer history (Daisy 2014).
- Court Orders
In situations which are less urgent, or when the violent partner is not around, a victim can apply for a court issued order. The police will help you to prepare the application on the victim’s behalf. The easiest way to get one of these orders is to go to the police station and explain what is happening, the police will assist in the circumstances. Evidence a victim may include is notes, photos, emails and letters, medical information and any other interventions that may be in place (SAPOL, Intervention Orders
Researchers have identified that domestic violence events have a pattern. Understanding this pattern can assist in supporting those who are either the victim or the perpetrator to avoid this happening in the future?
- Cycle of Violence
A pattern of behaviour known as the ‘cycle of violence’ can often be identified in domestic violence situations. Although not everyone experiences with this cycle are the same, some phases do not always occur, but two or more can simultaneously occur. These phases include:
Build-Up Phase: Tension increases and can be marked by increased verbal, emotional and financial abuse, poor …show more content…
Honeymoon Phase: all of these lead to the honeymoon phase all incidents are forgotten and no abuse is taking place. The tension will soon slowly build up again. Victims describe on this period as ‘walking on eggshells’ that can continue until another ‘explosion’ occurs (SAPOL, Cycle of Violence 2005).
This information came from a SAPOL booklet called Domestic Violence Strategy; this was given to me by a police officer at Victor Harbor Police Station named Eve Higgins who works in the Domestic Violence area. I found this information helpful when it came to my research question when it came to causes of Domestic Violence.
Understanding this cycle will help victim to get out of a violent relationship, as well as family members to understand how this cycle works and how they can help the victim.
Factors that can escalate this cycle include alcohol and drug use, financial problems and a history of such violence in the past this can make the perpetrator think that this is the only way to treat someone as they know no different …show more content…
While on the website it has a quick exit which if you click on it take you back to your internet home screen, this is for when on here if you feel like you are being watched you can quick exit and it disappears that website also deletes form internet history.
Understanding Daisy will help a victim of Domestic Violence find support through services online or in a mobile app.
Factors that can make a victim uncomfortable with using Daisy is if they feel they are being watched which in that case Daisy has a quick exit, which takes you back to the homepage and automatically deletes from computer history (Daisy 2014).
- Court Orders
In situations which are less urgent, or when the violent partner is not around, a victim can apply for a court issued order. The police will help you to prepare the application on the victim’s behalf. The easiest way to get one of these orders is to go to the police station and explain what is happening, the police will assist in the circumstances. Evidence a victim may include is notes, photos, emails and letters, medical information and any other interventions that may be in place (SAPOL, Intervention Orders