Domestic Abuse And Its Effects On Individual And Family Lives

Statistics are still proving that men are still known to be the abusers many more times than woman. “In 2007, crimes by intimate partners accounted for 23 percent of all violent crimes against females and 3 percent of all violent crimes against males.” (The National Center for Victims of Crime, 2011) Many may suspect that the reason that it seems like men are less likely to be abused is because of the gender and the masculinity, compared to the body types of women and the fragility. Despite the gender aspects, there are cases of domestic violence when it was individuals of the same sex. Same sex relationships have about the same frequency of occurrences as to heterosexual relationships.

Any kind of abuse can lead to serious physical or mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, pain into private area and changes gastrointestinal disorder. Domestic violence had an impact not just on mood but on other mental health aspects as well. abuse is related to health via a complex matrix of behavioral, emotional, social, and cognitive factors. Abuse can cause suicide or death. Because abuse person faces every day too much stress or depression. So the nurses first responsibility to reduce the abuse person stress and make a safe environment around him or her. Try to help abuse person make her or his self-busy with reading books, talk with their close friends and watch television. Also providing references for psychologists

Men are also abused by female partners. However, domestic violence against males is not always acknowledged (Lewis and Sarantakos, 2001) and little is known about the numbers of men who are abused or treated violently by their partners. Many of the effects of abuse are the same for men as for women. They are likely to feel deeply ashamed, frightened, experience a loss of self-worth and confidence, feel isolated, guilty and confused

There's a growing trend of domestic abuse in the United States, and large cities like New York can see more than their fair share of abuse cases. There are people who desperately need to leave their current abusive situations, but unfortunately, many cases are being brought before the courts that are not real abuse cases.

When speaking about domestic violence the picture that comes to mind is that of a man physically abusing a woman. Domestic violence manifests itself in other forms other than physical abuse. Domestic abuse can also take other forms like emotional, psychological and sexual abuse. Recent statistics show that domestic abuse against men is also on the rise (Cook, 2009). This can be argued in two ways: that it always existed but only till recently men have been able to come out and report cases of abuse by their spouses without feeling victimized and that previously men were seen as the superior gender and the women’s role was to be submissive but with the

Spousal abuse of men is underestimated in today 's society. Men are perceived as ‘tough and strong ' and able to protect themselves. When a male contacts the authorities, they are not taken seriously or ridiculed for not being able to ‘handle’ their intimate partner whereas more emphasis is placed on spousal abuse of women due to the perception of them as vulnerable in society. Men often dominate woman with brutal force. Female

Because children are more likely to get involved when exposed to severe violence against their parent, children are placed at a higher risk for injury or death by the abuser (Domestic Violence: Statistics & Facts).

The presentation that was given from the guest speakers were very meaningful because they provided me with relevant information and statistics that I can use if I come across any concerns dealing with domestic abuse in an unhealthy relationship. This is meaningful to me because it enabled me to comprehend about the different types of domestic violence and ways to sympathize for people who go through this these type of problems. For example, I learned that domestic abuse comes in all different shapes and forms. A type of domestic abuse is verbal/emotional. Verbal/emotional abuse consists of yelling, swearing, criticism, and many more. I didn’t know that abuse can come through verbal, I always thought that domestic violence was physical abuse.

The study by Barber examines the definition of domestic violence, changing the focus of domestic violence which was being mainly focused on women, whom are seen as the victims and males being the perpetrators. The author also notes the challenges of finding dependable estimates of males who are victims of domestic violence, as so few men are willing to step forward and acknowledge they are being abused. Therefore, not seeking professional help. The study reflects that incidents of men who are abused may go unreported of “fear of ridicule, social isolation and humiliation.” The study shows that in some cases, male victims were ignored by the police when they did report domestic violence and often experienced discrimination or prejudice. Men are traditionally perceived as being “stronger” than woman. Consequently, male victims may not report being abused or seek help because of fear of

Men unfortunately do not receive as much help throughout the society as women, but that can be due to under-reported cases. In the article by Shuler, C.A. (2010) is it understood that men are often under-report due to their feeling of embarrassment and lack of support. Men have found themselves reaching out for help by calling authorities and shortly after be humiliated that their spouse is abusing them, “No man wants to be considered as weak” (Shuler, C.A., 2010, pg. 167). The society plays a vital role on how individuals are seen as a victim and a perpetrator, the muscular the person the more likely they are to be a perpetrator and the more feminine an individual then they are more likely to be a victim as per Little, B., & Terrance, C. (2010). Also, as any victim despite who they are have a possibility for being in denial of what is really going on. A victim in denial can tell themselves “It is not that bad” or “I got through the prior attack I’ll get through this one” and unfortunately they do not make it. Shuler reported that there is a lack of studies for the male group and that “Male victims of intimate partner violence are secluded victims in our society” (Shuler, C.A., 2010 pg. 171), if there was more studies performed for male victims there would be a clearer understanding of what is going on the side of a male victim as well as the female

When deciding whether to arrest a domestic abuser the police should consider the financial impact of the arrest on the abuser’s family. The reason being because, according to Harmening, “In many cases, if not most cases, the family will remain intact throughout and following the judicial proceedings” (p. 135). Meaning that the abused does not leave the abuser even when police has intervened, and when the judicial proceedings are done, the abuser returns to live with his family. Therefore, the strain that the cost of court fees, attorneys and/or bail would put on their financial situation would add more stress to the family. Then, that stress acts as fuel to the abuser’s anger and frustration. Resulting in the abuser to even become more vicious

I still remember the night I received the call and rushed to the gynecology ward. There she lay, a young girl of about 16-17 moaning in pain with blood oozing out of her vagina. It had been slit by a razor, by her spouse. Feeling dumbstruck, I secured an IV access, ordered for blood transfusion and started suturing the wound as a desperate measure to stop the bleeding. She fared well and I was relieved. However, it was just another day in a series of regular days in rural Nepal. Domestic abuse, migrant workers suffering from AIDS, road traffic accidents with casualties flooding the emergency department, wards full of elderly with COPD, children with pneumonia, intoxicated and belligerent patients, adolescents with organophosphate poisoning were everyday problems. Having been brought up in a family in urban Nepal, these encounters exposed me to the harsh realities of an underdeveloped society and the effect they had on people 's health. I started seeing life in a new light, with a broader perspective and lesser complaints.

An estimated 10-50% of women experience physical or sexual abuse by their partner at some point in their lives. (World health organization) Out of each emergency room visit for injuries, 25-30% was there for domestic-violence related problems. (Hansen,2014) Domestic violence is a serious issue that has been a top priority for mental health professionals for some time now. Exposure to domestic violence can have long-term mental health effects on the victim. Various types of groups are being used in treating survivors of domestic violence that include support groups, time-limited groups, and long-term groups. This group proposal describes a long-term support group designed for women to tell their story about their experiences with domestic violence. The research shows women respond effectively and develop a prolonged power to heal when they are given the opportunity to share experiences of recovery and survival with each other. (Fearday,2004)

“To those who abuse: the sin yours, the crime is yours, and the shame is yours. To those who protect the perpetrators: blaming the victims only masks the evil within, making you as guilty as those who abuse. Stand up for the innocent or go down with the rest…” These are the words of an individual who sees too clearly the injustice which comes with domestic violence toward women. The United States government estimates one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Domestic abuse remains a significant social problem in many towns, cities and neighborhoods and though the victims involved may often remain silent, its emotional, psychological and physical effects still linger on.

Although the vast majority of domestic violence cases reported have women as the victims men are also victims of domestic violence. As Jan Brown, founder of the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men, said ¨domestic violence is not about size, gender, or strength. It’s about abuse, control, and power, and getting out of dangerous situations and getting help, whether you are a woman being abused, or a man.” . All victims of domestic violence deserves the same availability of resources when trying to get out of abusive relationships because regardless of their gender they are still victims and it is still a crime. Often times the social construct of masculinity makes men feel like they can´t come forward about their abuse. Many male victims feel like they are less ¨manly¨ for allowing the abuse to happen. Domestic abuse is NEVER the victims fault regardless of their gender. Male victims rarely report their abuse because of fear of not being believed and because of their own embarrasment.