Domestic violence

domestic abuse is a violation of basic human rights and its prevalence in pockets of the country is disconcerting – no woman should have to go through that kind of pain or suffering. However, the good news is that many people are ready to help and are working tirelessly to bring about change. Here’s a curated list of some great resources for those seeking help –

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior; it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses.

When the general public thinks about domestic violence, they usually think in terms of physical assault that results in visible injuries to the victim. This is only one type of abuse. There are several categories of abusive behavior, each of which has its own devastating consequences. Lethality involved with physical abuse may place the victim at higher risk, but the long term destruction of personhood that accompanies the other forms of abuse is significant and cannot be minimized. Please explore the following sections to learn more about how to identify domestic violence.

Types of Abuse: 

Control
 Physical Abuse
 Sexual Abuse
 Emotional Abuse & Intimidation
 Isolation 
Verbal Abuse: Coercion, Threats, & Blame 
Using Male Privilege
 Economic Abuse

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