Domestic Violence - Someone You Know is Being Abused
The term "I love her to death" has a gruesome reality behind it.
One in four women has experienced some form of domestic violence.
Imagine every fourth woman on the street as a victim of domestic abuse.
A domestic abuse lawyer never has to look for work.
A domestic violence lawyer wishes the recession would hit her business.
The reverse is generally the case; a recession increases the occurrence of domestic violence.
Sadly, there is far more violence within the home then can easily be imagined.
Depending on the survey, it is estimated that 600,000 to 6 million women are victims of domestic violence every year in the United States.
Domestic violence towards men is estimated to be between 100,000 to 1 million a year.
Gathering accurate statistics on domestic violence and abuse can be challenging for a number of reasons.
The definition of abuse can be a wide or narrower definition depending on the survey.
The motivation and willingness to respond openly and honestly can also depend on the survey and the techniques for gathering information.
Many people are frightened or ashamed to admit abuse.
However, by any definition or survey the levels of domestic abuse and violence are staggering.
While the form of abuse may vary the reasons for it seldom does.
Domestic abuse is about gaining control over someone else in a relationship.
This is done in any number of ways.
When one person wishes to control another in relationship they often resort to several different forms of abuse.
One form of abuse that is probably under reported is psychological or emotional abuse.
This often involves humiliating and diminishing the other person, attacking their confidence.
Often a person trying to take or maintain control in relationship will be quick to blame making preemptive strikes to keep the other person on the defensive.
Blame is often used to avoid criticism or consequences.
Many abusers will even blame the victim for causing the abuse.
Another form of emotional control is isolation.
An abuser will make an effort to remove the victim from contact with family and friends.
The abuser will often sabotage outside relationships, making it difficult for the victim to have a support network.
This is often done through guilt, threats and manipulation, sometimes so artfully accomplished the victim believes it was their own doing and desire.
Physical intimidation includes verbal abuse, breaking of physical objects, throwing items, and hitting, kicking, slapping and biting.
Any form of unwanted and forced physical contact is abuse.
In 1994, 37% of women seeking medical attention in an emergency room for violence related injuries reported being injured by their domestic partner, boyfriend or girlfriend.
Who are the victims? Anyone walking down the street may be a victim of domestic abuse.
Domestic violence crosses racial, economic, gender, religious and political lines.
Many cases of abuse involve reciprocated violence where both partners become abusive.
Domestic violence continues to be a dangerous social problem that requires attention.
A domestic violence charge is a serious offense.
These charges can negatively impact your life.
One in four women has experienced some form of domestic violence.
Imagine every fourth woman on the street as a victim of domestic abuse.
A domestic abuse lawyer never has to look for work.
A domestic violence lawyer wishes the recession would hit her business.
The reverse is generally the case; a recession increases the occurrence of domestic violence.
Sadly, there is far more violence within the home then can easily be imagined.
Depending on the survey, it is estimated that 600,000 to 6 million women are victims of domestic violence every year in the United States.
Domestic violence towards men is estimated to be between 100,000 to 1 million a year.
Gathering accurate statistics on domestic violence and abuse can be challenging for a number of reasons.
The definition of abuse can be a wide or narrower definition depending on the survey.
The motivation and willingness to respond openly and honestly can also depend on the survey and the techniques for gathering information.
Many people are frightened or ashamed to admit abuse.
However, by any definition or survey the levels of domestic abuse and violence are staggering.
While the form of abuse may vary the reasons for it seldom does.
Domestic abuse is about gaining control over someone else in a relationship.
This is done in any number of ways.
When one person wishes to control another in relationship they often resort to several different forms of abuse.
One form of abuse that is probably under reported is psychological or emotional abuse.
This often involves humiliating and diminishing the other person, attacking their confidence.
Often a person trying to take or maintain control in relationship will be quick to blame making preemptive strikes to keep the other person on the defensive.
Blame is often used to avoid criticism or consequences.
Many abusers will even blame the victim for causing the abuse.
Another form of emotional control is isolation.
An abuser will make an effort to remove the victim from contact with family and friends.
The abuser will often sabotage outside relationships, making it difficult for the victim to have a support network.
This is often done through guilt, threats and manipulation, sometimes so artfully accomplished the victim believes it was their own doing and desire.
Physical intimidation includes verbal abuse, breaking of physical objects, throwing items, and hitting, kicking, slapping and biting.
Any form of unwanted and forced physical contact is abuse.
In 1994, 37% of women seeking medical attention in an emergency room for violence related injuries reported being injured by their domestic partner, boyfriend or girlfriend.
Who are the victims? Anyone walking down the street may be a victim of domestic abuse.
Domestic violence crosses racial, economic, gender, religious and political lines.
Many cases of abuse involve reciprocated violence where both partners become abusive.
Domestic violence continues to be a dangerous social problem that requires attention.
A domestic violence charge is a serious offense.
These charges can negatively impact your life.