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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence. “You swore you’d never hit’em, never do nothing to hurt’em Now you’re in each others face spewing venom in your words when you spit’em….”. “ You push, pull each other’s hair, scratch, claw, bit’em Throw’em down, pin’em, so lost in the moments when your in’em…..”.

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Domestic Violence

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  1. Domestic Violence

  2. “You swore you’d never hit’em, never do nothing to hurt’em Now you’re in each others face spewing venom in your words when you spit’em….” “ You push, pull each other’s hair, scratch, claw, bit’em Throw’em down, pin’em, so lost in the moments when your in’em…..”

  3. What is Domestic Violence? • Form of interpersonal violence • Family & intimate partner • Community violence

  4. Why does DV occur? • Male honor • Culture norms • Fear • Unawareness • History of violence • Alcohol • Personality disorders

  5. Types of Domestic Violence • Emotional /Psychological • Verbal attacks • Attacks vulnerabilities • Mind games • Disregard feelings • Withholds approval or affection • Threats • Harassment • Stalking

  6. Types of Domestic Violence • Physical abuse • Scratches • Shakes • Punches, strangles, • Burns • throw objects at him/ her • Suicidal behavior • Self-abuse • Disability

  7. Types of Domestic Violence • Sexual abuse • Withholds sex and affection • Manipulation or threats • Physically forces sex • Denies contraception or protection • Infertility/ Forced Abortions

  8. Types of Domestic Violence • Economic/Financial • Control • You can’t Work • I won’t work

  9. Cycle of Domestic Violence

  10. What can be done to prevent intimate partner violence? • Support for victims • Criminalizing abuse • Laws and policies on arrest • All women police stations • Treatment for abusers • Community Outreach work (Domestic Violence Awareness)

  11. Bibliography • Krug, E., & Organization, W. H. (2002). World report on violence and health. Geneva: World Health Organization 2002.

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