Community Against Domestic Abuse

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.

The first guest speaker to present was Doreen Lesane, an Advocate against Domestic Violence. She gave a general power point presentation on what domestic violence is and how to properly assist a client in that predicament. She goes on to explain that domestic abuse and domestic violence are consider two different forms under the law. The law does not recognize domestic abuse as a criminal act and is categorize as nonphysical form of abuse. As a social worker our goals is not to get the client to flea an abuse relationship but to provided serveries to better Accommodate client by helping them create safety nets. Prof. Elaine Reid makes a startling claim, woman are more likely to be murder when they are trying to leave an abuse spouse, and this is also refer as separation violence. Nevertheless it is important not to judge these individual and to handle the case in a professional matter. As social workers it is essential that we safety guide our client with their approval, out of domestic situation by providing resource, support, understanding and professional services.

Domestic violence, alternatively referred to as Intimate Partner Violence, is defined by the Department of Justice 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.” While domestic violence is commonly thought of as only physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence can also be emotional, economic, or psychological. Domestic violence has remained constant in society throughout history, even though over time society’s response to the issue has changed. While domestic violence affects everyone regardless of race, gender, age, etc. it is estimated that approximately 90% of all victims are women. For the purpose of this paper, I will be focusing on

“Every year in the United States there are over 3 million incidents of domestic violence. That means that every nine seconds a women is beaten by her domestic partner” (Findeley). There are many women that stay silent when being abuse by their partners. The consequences of staying quiet when obtaining abuse can be dangerous and can also lead to death. Many women do not recognize the importance of the fact that there is in speaking out if they are being abuse by their partner. No woman should take domestic abuse by their partners. Every woman deserves a healthy relationship; A healthy relationship involves trust, respect, and consideration for the other person. Domestic abuse has gotten worse during the past years and is still rising up. One can see that domestic abuse can occur everywhere. Domestic abuse is considered a crime and woman should not keep silent when being abuse.

Module one focused on domestic violence and understanding the basics, which include the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence, impact on both the individual and society, and solutions to domestic violence. The website was easily accessible, and the information provided about the topic of domestic violence was both useful and interesting. Several statistics were given throughout the module that helped get across the seriousness of domestic violence. For example, one in four women are victims of domestic abuse within their lifetime. That statistic alone expresses how common domestic violence is within society.

Working with victims of domestic violence can be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling endeavor. One of the most crucial aspects for a paralegal working with victim of domestic violence is adequately engaging in the task of educating oneself to understand the commonalities of such victims and the ordeals that they have been through. Such clients are drastically different from other individuals who have suffered other physical and violent crimes. Understanding the background of someone who has lived through domestic violence is absolutely central to being able to provide adequate and sensitive legal care. Most victims of domestic violence are women (95%) though domestic violence can have an impact on ever age, class, race, ethnic, cultural or religious group (purplerainfoundation, 2012). "In the United States, nearly one in three adult women experience at least one physical assault by a partner during adulthood (American Psychological Association, Presidential Task Force on Violence and the Family 1996 Report)" (purplerainfoundation, 2012). These women are often terrified of their partner's temper, apologize when they are abused and often in the most extremely controlling and isolated environment where the abusive partner will control who the partner sees and where the partner goes outside of the home, jealous of outside relationships (purplerainfoundation, 2012). In these abusive relationships the women are hit,

When looking into the world of intimate partner violence, a major factor involves hearing the victim’s story. Their story can tell people how the abuse occurred and how it is approached by society. The stories can also show similarities within each other. They show the overlooking topics that encompass intimate partner violence, such as power and control and how the abusers achieve it. Throughout the sections, stories show how abuse can affect anyone in a variety of ways.

Throughout childhood, our parents have always attempted to shelter us from controversial topics while we were children. They never sat us down and elucidate everything that was iniquitous with the world we live in. Our parents did not want our innocence to be devastated. Topics such as terrorism, drugs, abortion, punishment for criminals, and toxic relationships were never addressed. Since these things were never conversed, most of us have cultivated misconceptions on certain topics. One of the topics that we have constructed numerous misconceptions is abuse in lethal relationships. Only a few have discovered what happens behind fastened doors in this topic, but most, never had to deal with it. Throughout all of the concepts that we have twisted, the one that I cannot acknowledge is that domestic abuse victims, especially women, are feebler than their abusers. Since domestic abuse victims have brawled their way to find a newfound sense of life after abuse, they are tougher than the mediocore person. As proof for this idea, we will follow a story of a girl who suffered through abuse all alone.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any age and gender starting from babies and ending to elderlies in homes they are sent to live in. Regardless of one’s sexual orientation and race domestic violence can occur to anyone who are in relationships. Domestic violence not only affects those who are the victims but also to the people who are close to them such as neighbors, children, family members, co- workers, and people who have an insight on the situation. It is important for the victim to address the problem with someone who can help. Although the abuser can promise to change and get better, the victim must remove himself or herself from the situation to reduce risks of long-term affects.

I chose to go to this event because I was interested in learning about domestic violence. This is a topic I 've learned a little about in high school, but I 've never had the opportunity to learn about it first hand from an professional speaker. At this event, Siena invited a speaker to come and talk about the issue of domestic violence against women around the world. After her thirty minute presentation,

According to statistics found by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Every nine seconds a woman is abused by her husband or intimate partner. At least 1 in every 4 women and 1 in every 9 men have been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in their lifetime. Most often the abuser is one of their own family. Domestic violence is a problem that somehow affects every one of us in this room at some time and is actually the leading cause of injury to women -- more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.

Domestic violence can occur to anyone regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or income. The majority of the times, victims of abuse are women and children. Women endure these kinds of subjugations for different reasons; their partner wants to establish power and control over them, causing gender inequalities and subordinate position for the women. Children who witness domestic violence can lead to a detrimental effect on their psychological and physical health. It is not only important to aid and protect the safety and well being of the children, it is equally important to support and empower the victim that is being abused.

According to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men have been victim of (some form of) physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. This statement is staggering! While once a completely lifeless topic among society, abuse is finally starting to receive some light by appearing in media such as movies, commercials, music, and television shows. As depicted in the film Safe Haven, abuse is traumatic and demoralizing whether it be verbal or physical, subtle or blatant; it is a part of many men and women's lives, but it is commonly overlooked by our society leading it to be a misunderstood and silenced issue.

Introduction A. Topic: Domestic Violence 1) Research question: Does domestic violence affect women from many diverse backgrounds in a similar way? 2) Working thesis: One in four women are victimized by abusive domestic behavior at home in her lifetime. Domestic violence happens in each society, nation, and age group. It influences women from all financial, instructive, and religious foundations and happens in both same-sex and hetero connections. 3) Angle: Numerous sufferers of domestic abuse at home don't stand up about what is going on at home, yet endure peacefully, frequently for quite a long time.

Domestic Violence is a critical issue negatively impacting women in the world today. There has to be something done to prevent this type of abuse from happening. The results of my research revealed that there are many victims that do not know the type of help that is available and there needs to be major improvement in the way domestic violence cases are handled. Based on my findings, awareness and prevention programs should be implemented in every state in order prevent this type of abuse from happening over and over. Also, each program must be monitored to ensure they are following the proper guidelines in order to better serve the victims and their families.