Domestic Violence
Transcript: Photo based on: 'horizon' by pierreyves @ flickr Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner. Examples http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/abuse/domestic/dvcouncil/factsheet.pdf?ga=t Step 1: Use modern social media, such as Facebook and Twitter to out agressors of domestic violence. Post recordings, texts, videos and pictures of the abuse and abuser. Step 2: Keep a diary or journal of every incident of abuse. A password protected online journal or blog that can be exposed if something happens to you. Step 3: If you have any suspicions before entering a relationship, use social media to check their background and trust your instincts. Step 4: Self confidence and high self esteem is your best defence, never lose it. Domestic Violence http://www.voaor.org/Learn-About-our-Services/Children-and-Family-Services/Home-Free/Get-the-Facts-about-Domestic-Violence Alcoholism and Substance abuse leads to poor decision making and loss of self control. Stress from unemployment Social instability Financial worries Stress of any kind can cause rage and acts of violence due to feelings of frustration. Infidelity-a cheating spouse May cause revenge type rage towards your partner Mental instability Loss of self control and empathy Children who witness or are the victims of violence may learn to believe that violence is a reasonable way to resolve conflict between people. Abusers learn violent behavior from their family, people in their community and other cultural influences as they grow up. They may have seen violence often or they may have been victims themselves. http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/domviol/effects.htm Physical-punching, kicking, burning, slapping, stabbing, throwing and using objects as weapons. Psychological-playing mind games, insulting, isolation from friends and family, criticising, denying the abuse, blaming and threatening to harm family. Financial-taking money, not letting you work, refusing to give money and making you beg for money. Sexual-rape. What is Domestic Violence? On April 10th 2012, two reports showed sexual and domestic violence at epidemic levels in Massachusetts. A group called Jane Doe Inc. said nearly half the women and a quarter of men have experienced some form of sexual or domestic violence in their lifetime. Between 1,000 and 1,600 women a year are killed by their domestic partner. This does not include the women who kill them self in order to exit violent relationships. Factors that contribute to Domestic Violence Sources My Plan to Reduce Domestic Violence There should be more elementary, middle, high school and college programs to educate and increase the reporting of domestic violence since up to 95% of cases go unreported. Increase funding for violence treatment and prevention programs. I believe that making the punishment for domestic abuse higher would actually keep women from reporting these crimes. Domestic Violence in America http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/what-causes-domestic-violence/ Ways to Reduce Domestic Violence 1 in 7 women in Multnomah County ages 18 to 64 are physically abused by their intimate partner each year. 1 in 5 teenagers in a serious relationship reports being hit, slapped or pushed by a partner. 21,000 children in Multnomah County are exposed to domestic violence each year. In Oregon, 48% of victims remain in an abusive home because they do not have a safe and affordable place to live. 38% of all domestic survivors become homeless at some point. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/abuse/domestic/index.shtml
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