Usually, physical abuse isn’t what comes first. The abuse can creep up slowly. A putdown here or there. An odd excuse to keep you away from family or friends. The violence often ramps up once you’ve been cut off from other people. By then, you feel trapped. Signs of Abuse If yo...
It isn’t that women want to be singled out as victims, they want to be treated as humans. Because our culture/media/activities are depicted from a strong male point of view and always have been, it isn’t any wonder that the men feel threatened and uncertain. If you have been told ...
Individual & family studies How domestic violence impacts female victims and their children UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI Lynn Urban OduokAffiong SThis paper undertakes a historical, theoretical, and research review of the problems associated with domestic violence and how victims are affected by the ...
Domestic violence is a very painful experience for those who have to go through it. The victims often have very low self-esteem. They tend to blame themselves for the abuse and make excuses for the abuser. Great patience and understanding are needed in order to help these victims. Then how...
October 30, 2017 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and here onChristian Feminism Todaywe are featuring a variety of links about this important topic. In today’s link, domestic violence expert Pamela Jacobs shares some ways you can help victims of abuse. ...
Types Of Domestic Abuse There are manytypes of domestic violenceand the signs of domestic violence (DV) are not always obvious, so a lot of abuse against women goes unreported. One reason women don’t report that they’re being abused is that they don’t know thesigns of abusive relations...
No financial compensation is provided and opinions as always are my own. Domestic violence is not a pretty topic to discuss but so many are affected by it. Most of the time, we don't even know who is suffering from it. The abuse is hidden because of fear, embarrassment, shame or ...
Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at home, they bravely attempt to present a solid exterior in public. Sometimes they pull it off; usually, they do not. We notice the signs. Whether physical or emotional, red flags a...
Believe Domestic Violence Victims Because domestic violence ismore about control than anger, often the victim is the only one who sees the dark side of the perpetrator. Many times, others are shocked to learn that a person they know could commit violence. ...
How to Help Victims of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a very painful experience for those who have to go through it. The victims often have very low self-esteem. They tend to blame themselves for the abuse and make excuses for the abuser. Great patience and understanding are needed ...