Domestic violence
- 4. • Introduction • Types • Causes • Effects • Control
- 5. Introduction
- 6. Domestic violence is officially defined as: • “An incident of threatening behavior , violence or abuse(psychological ,physical, financial or emotional) between who are or have been intimate partners or family members.” • Anybody can be affected by domestic violence and anybody can be violator – irrespective of age ,race ,ethnicity, religion, class, disability, lifestyle or graphical location • It can take the form of physical ,psychological or economic violence
- 9. Domestic violence (also named domestic abuse or family violence) is violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. It may be termed intimate partner violence when committed by a spouse or partner in an intimate relationship against the other spouse or partner, and can take place in heterosexual or same-sex relationships, or between former spouses or partners. Domestic violence can also involve violence against children, parents, or the elderly.
- 12. Types of domestic violence:- Violence may be:- • Physical • Emotional • Financial • Psychological
- 13. Psychological or emotional violence :- • Extreme jealousy • Name calling or abuse • Showing trust issues • Public humiliation Physical violence :- • Hitting, punching ,kicking , slaping,pushing etc • Refuse to help when sick, injured or disabled. • Attempting to force miscarriage • Using or threatening to use weapons.
- 16. Economic Violence • Forcing the person to work “under the table” • Taking person’s earned income • Preventing person from keeping a job • Maintaining control of all family finances
- 18. Causes Of Domestic violence • Financial issues • Disagreement with intimate partners • Jealousy and envy • Use of alcohol & other drugs • Insecurities • Some cultural and religious practices • Lack of knowledge Major Causes
- 19. • These factors include male dominance in the family • Other factors include employment opportunities, economic influences, • women access over power and resources, social support • network and societal norms regarding gender roles, and power Some other causes :-
- 22. Effects of Domestic Violence • Domestic Violence may leave many harmfull effects such as:- • Death, illness, injury and disability of women • Emotional & psychological trauma • Depression,shame,anger & suicide • Homelessness • Use of alcohol & other drugs to deal with pain Effects on victim:-
- 24. Effects on children • Ongoing depression and anxiety • Find it hard to manage the stress • Use bullying behavior or become a target of bullying • Have a less empathy and less affection for others • Eating and sleeping disturbance • Emotional distress • Low self esteem • Self harm
- 26. Effects on Community:- • Children growing up without learning about positive and Respectful relationships • Abusers going to prison • Higher rate of alcohol and other drug use and mental Health problem • Domestic and family violence is estimated to cost the NSW • Economy more than $4.5 billion each years
- 29. Control The first step is to acknowledge that the violence is not your fault. You should also know followling things: Know your rights: • Check out your legal rights. • Every state has laws designed to protect against all forms of domestic violence. Get support: • Making a decision to leave a situation where you feel unsafe may be hard and scary.
- 30. Believe in yourself:- • Plan ahead and be prepared. • Talk to someone you trust. • Seek out domestic violence shelters.
- 32. Awareness logo:-