Domestic violence is a serious problem all over the world, and even progressive countries like the United States have its own share of domestic violence problems.
Originally posted on August 13, 2014 @ 9:00 am
Domestic Abuse – Spot the Warning Signs Before It is Too Late
There is a special anniversary this year. It is already 30th year that we are celebrating the Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The tradition, started by National Resource Centre on Domestic Violence, is a well-established one and many people are finally talking openly about this issue. However, domestic abuse is still an epidemic that does not show signs of slowing down. We simply know much more about it now than we did 30 years ago.
It is quite shocking, that while the term “domestic abuse” is thrown around a lot in media and public debates, many abuse victims are completely unaware that they are being abused and many abusers are ignorant that they are doing it. That is why it is crucial to educate young women and men about these destructive behavioral patterns and try to break them. If left unaddressed, the consequences of domestic abuse will continue to tear families apart and affect marital relationships, the children and also the future generations that have witnessed this behavior. [Read more…] about Domestic Abuse – Spot the Warning Signs Before It is Too Late
Breaking the Silence About Domestic Violence
While we all know that certain types of behavior can destroy a relationship, sometimes these behaviors can actually ruin a person’s life. Domestic violence might be a very difficult topic for some people to talk about, or even hear about, but it’s crucial that more people start to recognise when either themselves or someone they know has become a victim of domestic abuse.
The shocking truth is that, on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by a romantic partner in the USA. Therefore, raising awareness of what to look out for and how to reach out for help can give past and current victims support and restore some self-esteem, while helping protect others from potentially suffering such abuse.
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