What is Domestic Violence?
There are many different types of Domestic Violence, such as; physical, emotional, social and sexual violence. On average, at least one woman a week is killed by by a partner or former partner in Australia.
Types of Domestic Violence
Physical Abuse:
Physical abuse is a partner in any sort of relationship using physical force, or threatening to use physical force which causes harm or can cause harm to you or your family.
Physical abuse includes:
Scratching or biting
Pushing or shoving
Slapping or Punching
Kicking
Throwing things
Choking or strangling
Use of weapons
Physical restraint - such as being pushed up against a wall ect
Reckless driving
Pulling - of hair or body parts
Emotional/Phycological Abuse:
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Main form of sexual abuse is towards women and children.
Touching - sexual touching of any part of the body whether or not you are clothed
Encouraging - encouraging you to engage in any form of sexual activity
Sexual activity - forcing you into having sex or performing in any sexual activities through physical or verbal force
Pornography - forcing someone to look at pornography whether or not they are legal age is also considered sexual …show more content…
Many forms of domestic violence starts out small with just a slap/push or even verbal ‘banter’, but overtime these fun, playful and light games turn into more intense bullying. Often abusers will blame something or someone else for their violence, such as blaming the victim, drugs or alcohol, stress or frustration.
Intense abuse starts when the abuser is no longer apologetic after any form of assault. The abuser can use sulking and anger to force consent to a particular activity.
Impact Of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has significant impact on the health and well-being of victims that continue after the relationship or abuse has ended through phycological trauma, physical injuries or sickness.
Some immediate impacts may include:
Physical injuries - such as cuts, scrapes and bruises, fractures, dislocated bones
Hearing loss - from physical abuse or from shouting
Vision loss
Homicide
Miscarriage or early delivery
Wounds - knife, gun or open cut wounds
Sexually transmitted diseases
Some longer term health impacts may include:
Disorders or illnesses - gastro, intestinal disorders associated with stress or anorexia
Headaches
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There are many different types of Domestic Violence, such as; physical, emotional, social and sexual violence. On average, at least one woman a week is killed by by a partner or former partner in Australia.
Types of Domestic Violence
Physical Abuse:
Physical abuse is a partner in any sort of relationship using physical force, or threatening to use physical force which causes harm or can cause harm to you or your family.
Physical abuse includes:
Scratching or biting
Pushing or shoving
Slapping or Punching
Kicking
Throwing things
Choking or strangling
Use of weapons
Physical restraint - such as being pushed up against a wall ect
Reckless driving
Pulling - of hair or body parts
Emotional/Phycological Abuse:
Emotional …show more content…
Main form of sexual abuse is towards women and children.
Touching - sexual touching of any part of the body whether or not you are clothed
Encouraging - encouraging you to engage in any form of sexual activity
Sexual activity - forcing you into having sex or performing in any sexual activities through physical or verbal force
Pornography - forcing someone to look at pornography whether or not they are legal age is also considered sexual …show more content…
Many forms of domestic violence starts out small with just a slap/push or even verbal ‘banter’, but overtime these fun, playful and light games turn into more intense bullying. Often abusers will blame something or someone else for their violence, such as blaming the victim, drugs or alcohol, stress or frustration.
Intense abuse starts when the abuser is no longer apologetic after any form of assault. The abuser can use sulking and anger to force consent to a particular activity.
Impact Of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has significant impact on the health and well-being of victims that continue after the relationship or abuse has ended through phycological trauma, physical injuries or sickness.
Some immediate impacts may include:
Physical injuries - such as cuts, scrapes and bruises, fractures, dislocated bones
Hearing loss - from physical abuse or from shouting
Vision loss
Homicide
Miscarriage or early delivery
Wounds - knife, gun or open cut wounds
Sexually transmitted diseases
Some longer term health impacts may include:
Disorders or illnesses - gastro, intestinal disorders associated with stress or anorexia
Headaches
Back