Domestic Violence : An Epidemic And The Number One Health Concern

Domestic violence (DV) has and continues to affect millions of, women, men, children and the elderly every day. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, defines Domestic violence as, “hurtful, repeated and intentional behavior that one person uses to maintain power and control over another in an intimate relationship.” (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, n.d.) Abuse impacts many individuals from various backgrounds. Abuse comes in many forms, verbal, emotional, physical, sexual and, covers a wide range of tactics to establish and maintain power and control. A predominant form of DV is Intimate Partner Violence is also known as (IPV,) which affects millions of people every year, primarily women

Domestic abuse is a startling issue in today’s society, and there are many different forms of it. Domestic abuse is defined as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another” [1]. There are numerous forms of domestic abuse, including both physical and emotional violence. Many people who are trapped in these toxic relationships often feel helpless and worthless, and may think they have no way to escape their situation. However, with the right guidance and support, they can free themselves and emerge as a stronger person.

“Domestic violence is a type of abuse by one or both partners in marriage, friends, family, dating or cohabitation” (Aziz & Mahmoud, 2010). There are many forms of abuse from verbal and emotional to physical that often escalates over time in intensity for the victim. Data from the criminal justice system, hospital patient medical records and mental health records, police reports, surveys and social services reports of thousands of women revealed that many are injured and killed as a result of violence from someone close to them. “The US Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) defines domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender” (Robertson & Murachver, 2009). Researchers and the criminal justice system have not been able to agree on a clear definition to domestic violence which can range from physical injury, stalking, verbal abuse and humiliation, denial of shelter and access to money, and intimidation through aggressive behaviors. The definition of domestic violence may vary but the results from physical injury, mental and emotional trauma, and sometimes even death can last a life time.

For decades, domestic violence, such as physical abuse, has been shown to occur in various households, creating an impact on women and children. When a person is first given the thought of ‘domestic violence,’ one may picture the physical image of a person with many bruises or wounds from an abuser. Most

Domestic violence is violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. Domestic violence is becoming a serious threat to people because, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men experience domestic violence in their lifetime. According to Roxanne Edwards, symptoms of domestic violence may lead to both physical and psychological signs and symptoms in the victim. Victims may have obvious physical signs of traumatic injury. They may also complain of noninjury signs and symptoms, such as abdominal pain, that may seem unrelated to an abusive relationship.An important step in preventing this crime is identifying the risk factors

Domestic Violence is one of the biggest issue in today’s society with all ages. Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, dating abuse, and intimate partner violence (IPV), is a pattern of behavior which involves the abuse by one partner against another in an intimate relationship such as marriage, cohabitation, dating or within the family. It is experienced by women and men in heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Domestic violence does not have to always be from a man, but a woman could be just as violent as a man. Domestic violence could also come from a past experience, or something that was witnessed as a child. A lot of men, who abuse their spouse or child, have experienced it through a dad or step dad and it was done to their mom or a woman figure in their family. I have never experienced domestic violence but I know a few people who are living witnesses of domestic violence. I would not wish this on anyone that I know. Noticing and acknowledging the sign of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. When you begin to notice the signs, it is best to bring this to someone.

Domestic violence is not immune to any community, and it affect all types of people regardless of age, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, religion, and age. Abusers implement system of dominance and control that consist of physical violence, control, and emotional abuse. The abuser behavior usually leads to psychological trauma, physical injury, and death, while the effects can last up to a lifetime, the possibility of crossing to other generations should make the domestic violence a top priority in helping victims find an out.

The prevalence of domestic violence in the United States is that it is occurring far more often than many individuals would choose to admit. This form of violence is by no means new and culturally the problem itself does not discriminate, there is no specific criteria that completely omits one from becoming a victim of domestic violence. The dynamics of domestic violence consist of the aggressor utilizing violence to maintain dominance and control over the victim. The victimization that is consistent with domestic violence can come in various forms including, physical, sexual, psychological, mental/emotional, and financial. Domestic violence victimization is a cycle that usually is difficult to terminate by many victims as well as aggressors. Individuals involved in abusive relationships continue to remain in them for various reasons such as, maintaining financial stability, desire or hope that things will change overtime, fear that their abuser, will further harm them for leaving the relationship, embarrassment of their situation, or there may be children involved and the victims wants to avoid some of the harsh realities associated with a broken home. Oftentimes domestic violence victims blame themselves for the violence encountered by their abusers, figuring that if they do things differently the next time, maybe they won’t be victimized again by their partner. Conversely, violence committed by abusers is often self-driven and hinges on very minor actions executed by the

Unfortunately, domestic violence and abuse is old as time, and will always be around. Although domestic violence will always be an issue, now one has the resources to help spot it and do something about it. Seeing the warning signs early on is essential to helping someone with this issue. Being able to realize that there are more than one type of domestic abuse goes a long way. Lastly, getting help is the most vital thing of all. Knowing the right avenues to venture could save a life, and help renew someone’s

Domestic violence in recent years has become a national issue of epidemic proportions (Whiting, 2014). The current Australian Government campaign against domestic violence clearly states that domestic violence is a crime (Douglas, 2008). However, a debate continues over the value of applying criminal law in this field. This article investigates the current operation of family law in Queensland in the domestic violence sphere and explores the advantages and disadvantages of applying criminal law to this area. Areas of investigation include, the effectiveness of current law, current issues relating to domestic violence, relevant stakeholders and perspectives and alternatives and recommendations relating to the current situation. The analysis

Domestic violence as well as emotional abuse are behaviors used by one person in a relationship as a means of control over the other person. The status of the relationship between those in a domestic violence situation varies. They can be married or unmarried; heterosexual, gay, or lesbian; living together, separated or just dating. One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. That is an estimated 1.3 million women becoming a victim of physical assault at the hands of an intimate partner each year. Although a vast majority at eighty-five percent of victims being women anyone can fall into the role of being battered regardless of age, sex, race, culture,

Public health programs became useful to women. The program taught women how to love themselves and do not let people put them down. Women have learned a lot of strategies to over come domestic violence among their pierce. Women also have institutional support when it comes to domestic violence. Domestic violence programs have saved many lives.

“Domestic Violence is a global epidemic. By way of example, in Korea 38% of women reported being abused by their spouses; in Pakistan 52% percent of women in urban areas admitted to being beaten by their husbands; in Egypt, 35% of nationally representative group of women reported being beaten by their husbands at lest once during their marriage” (Domestic Violence and the Law: Theory and the Law, Pg(s) 829-820.) This excerpt from the book shows a very strong world statistic and reveals how Domestic Violence is somewhat of a cultural norm in a lot of foreign countries. These statistics also show another potential problem. If the act of granting asylum become a revolving a door, the shear number of victims alone would create chaos. I feel

Health care providers, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and registered nurses, can enhanced their job recognizing the needs of abused women with whom they are in interaction daily. The consequences of violence on health are terrible. In addition to the direct damages from the battering, maltreated women might complain from chronic pain, digestive complaints, psychological symptoms, and eating disorders. Even though emotional abuse is often considered less serious, health care providers and supporters are more and more familiar with all kind of domestic violence and the tragic physical and emotional health consequences. Domestic violence is accompanying by mental health issues such as depression, nervousness and

Domestic violence is a threat faced by women all over the world. It is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, nationality or educational background. In Nigeria, women experience violence mostly from their male counterparts. According to findings from the National Violence against Women Survey, one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.