Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Abstract Domestic Violence is one of the most occurring situations found in the United States. This form of violence, also known as spousal abuse, happens within a relationship that is intimate or within a marriage. This particular issue seems to be found to affect women more often than men in varying ways such as injury or even death. Some of the injuries found in domestic violence cases are the head, neck, chest, face, breast, and abdomen, which are the most frequently injured. Many people believe that domestic violence is something that pertains to physical damage, but it has more of a psychological affect. The emotional aspect of domestic violence seems to be overlooked because one’s idea may vary from another’s in regards to how the situation should be handled. Many overlook the idea of men being victims to domestic violence because of the mindset and stereotype that society has created. Domestic violence does not target any individual based on size, gender, or strength, which leads to cases being unable to resolve. The way domestic violence is carried out is that the abuser uses different techniques, such as guilt, fear, or embarrassment to maintain complete control over the victim. When the situation becomes physically based and physical altercations are conducted, that’s when the situation is recognized as domestic violence. The best way to ensure that domestic violence comes to a stop would be to leave immediately after the first sign is identified.
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The question that comes to mind is what is domestic violence and abuse? What causes domestic violence? How often does domestic violence occur? Domestic violence can be found anywhere in the world in this day and time. “Domestic violence is one of the most common causes of injury to women in the United States. The head, face, neck, chest, breasts, and abdomen are the areas most frequently injured. After battering starts, it usually continues and is
Abstract Domestic Violence is one of the most occurring situations found in the United States. This form of violence, also known as spousal abuse, happens within a relationship that is intimate or within a marriage. This particular issue seems to be found to affect women more often than men in varying ways such as injury or even death. Some of the injuries found in domestic violence cases are the head, neck, chest, face, breast, and abdomen, which are the most frequently injured. Many people believe that domestic violence is something that pertains to physical damage, but it has more of a psychological affect. The emotional aspect of domestic violence seems to be overlooked because one’s idea may vary from another’s in regards to how the situation should be handled. Many overlook the idea of men being victims to domestic violence because of the mindset and stereotype that society has created. Domestic violence does not target any individual based on size, gender, or strength, which leads to cases being unable to resolve. The way domestic violence is carried out is that the abuser uses different techniques, such as guilt, fear, or embarrassment to maintain complete control over the victim. When the situation becomes physically based and physical altercations are conducted, that’s when the situation is recognized as domestic violence. The best way to ensure that domestic violence comes to a stop would be to leave immediately after the first sign is identified.
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The question that comes to mind is what is domestic violence and abuse? What causes domestic violence? How often does domestic violence occur? Domestic violence can be found anywhere in the world in this day and time. “Domestic violence is one of the most common causes of injury to women in the United States. The head, face, neck, chest, breasts, and abdomen are the areas most frequently injured. After battering starts, it usually continues and is
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