Domestic Violence
Kimberly Johnson
Gene Smallman
Social Science Cluster
November 2, 2010
Domestic Violence
While unemployment rates are increasing, the rise of domestic violence and stress continue to emerge. Due to the economic downturn, domestic violence precedes increasing crime rates. So far evidence and scientific research concludes economic problems manifest domestic violence. Apparently despair and desperation coincides with the ailing economy, and the recession is partially to blame. The correlation between domestic violence and economic stress results in unhealthy relationships. If you are inclined to be an abuser and face financial crisis you are at a higher risk to indulge in domestic violence, if given the opportunity. Domestic Violence is now so pervasive because of the economic struggle, authorize figures are appalled by the significant increase in domestic violence rates. The recession has deepened and the domestic violence rates continue to rise nationwide. There are no facts to support that the failed economy is making more people violent, however what it has proven is financial strain increases the problem. During a recession especially when people have less money, the disruption to your life can be almost paralyzing. As a result the anger and rage dominates the financial strain and leads to domestic violence. Domestic Violence is more than three times as likely to occur when couples are experiencing high levels of financial strain opposed to when they are encountering low levels of financial strain. Everyone encounters problems in relationships but financial problems can contribute the worst impact even to the most stable relationships. Financial problems can exacerbate the emotional and physical abuse and essentially will contribute to an increase in the frequency and severity of the abuse. Financial problems are always risk factors in relationships. With the declining job market, collapse of the financial markets and home
Gene Smallman
Social Science Cluster
November 2, 2010
Domestic Violence
While unemployment rates are increasing, the rise of domestic violence and stress continue to emerge. Due to the economic downturn, domestic violence precedes increasing crime rates. So far evidence and scientific research concludes economic problems manifest domestic violence. Apparently despair and desperation coincides with the ailing economy, and the recession is partially to blame. The correlation between domestic violence and economic stress results in unhealthy relationships. If you are inclined to be an abuser and face financial crisis you are at a higher risk to indulge in domestic violence, if given the opportunity. Domestic Violence is now so pervasive because of the economic struggle, authorize figures are appalled by the significant increase in domestic violence rates. The recession has deepened and the domestic violence rates continue to rise nationwide. There are no facts to support that the failed economy is making more people violent, however what it has proven is financial strain increases the problem. During a recession especially when people have less money, the disruption to your life can be almost paralyzing. As a result the anger and rage dominates the financial strain and leads to domestic violence. Domestic Violence is more than three times as likely to occur when couples are experiencing high levels of financial strain opposed to when they are encountering low levels of financial strain. Everyone encounters problems in relationships but financial problems can contribute the worst impact even to the most stable relationships. Financial problems can exacerbate the emotional and physical abuse and essentially will contribute to an increase in the frequency and severity of the abuse. Financial problems are always risk factors in relationships. With the declining job market, collapse of the financial markets and home
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