Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is often thought about in terms of black eyes and bruises. In reality, domestic violence is made up of not only physical abuse but also sexual, financial and psychological abuse that can not always be seen.
Its hard to understand why the victims stay with their abuser, but statistically, a women will go back to her abuser seven times before leaving for good. There are many factors that play a part in those decisions. There may be threats of harm or death to themselves or their children, they may find it very difficult financially or emotionally. One thing to remember is that the relationship did not start out abusive, but loving and intimate and that is what they are hoping for again.
Domestic violence is violence within the intimate partner relationship. Healthy relationship consist of mutual respect. When domestic violence has occurred, that healthy relationship no longer shares equal rights and responsibilities. One is trying to manipulate, discipline and/or control the other.
Although, there are men who are abused by women and also victims of the same gender that abuse one another, the U.S, Department of Justice on family violence has put out a comprehensive national study that states that the majority of domestic violence victims are women. Females make up 84% of spouse abuse victims and 86% of victims at the hands of a boyfriend or girlfriend. About 75% of men are responsible for these attacks.
Poverty also plays a role in higher instances of domestic violence. Those who struggle financially, physically and mentally and have less resources available to them will see an increase in domestic violence. That's why economic independence and employment are important considerations in a victim's safety and well being.
Education plays a vital role in helping to end domestic violence. Teaching our community, schools, churches, our friends and family about the dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse and holding those accountable who commit such violence, is a start.
If you would like for someone to come and speak to your group about domestic/sexual violence, please give us a call. Our presentations will be "age appropriate" for your group.
Domestic violence is often thought about in terms of black eyes and bruises. In reality, domestic violence is made up of not only physical abuse but also sexual, financial and psychological abuse that can not always be seen.
Its hard to understand why the victims stay with their abuser, but statistically, a women will go back to her abuser seven times before leaving for good. There are many factors that play a part in those decisions. There may be threats of harm or death to themselves or their children, they may find it very difficult financially or emotionally. One thing to remember is that the relationship did not start out abusive, but loving and intimate and that is what they are hoping for again.
Domestic violence is violence within the intimate partner relationship. Healthy relationship consist of mutual respect. When domestic violence has occurred, that healthy relationship no longer shares equal rights and responsibilities. One is trying to manipulate, discipline and/or control the other.
Although, there are men who are abused by women and also victims of the same gender that abuse one another, the U.S, Department of Justice on family violence has put out a comprehensive national study that states that the majority of domestic violence victims are women. Females make up 84% of spouse abuse victims and 86% of victims at the hands of a boyfriend or girlfriend. About 75% of men are responsible for these attacks.
Poverty also plays a role in higher instances of domestic violence. Those who struggle financially, physically and mentally and have less resources available to them will see an increase in domestic violence. That's why economic independence and employment are important considerations in a victim's safety and well being.
Education plays a vital role in helping to end domestic violence. Teaching our community, schools, churches, our friends and family about the dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse and holding those accountable who commit such violence, is a start.
If you would like for someone to come and speak to your group about domestic/sexual violence, please give us a call. Our presentations will be "age appropriate" for your group.
Safe Passage, PO Box 456, Moberly, MO 65270 Business (660)269-8999
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