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Page 1: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? People often think of domestic violence as physical violence, such as hitting However, domestic violence
Page 2: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? People often think of domestic violence as physical violence, such as hitting However, domestic violence

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

People often think of domestic violence as physical violence, such as hitting

However, domestic violence takes other forms, such as psychological, emotional, or sexual abuse

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WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? (CONT’D)

Domestic violence and emotional abuse are behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the otherPartners may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay, or lesbian; living together, separated or dating

Children and friends can also be put into this category

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WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? (CONT’D)

Many people who are being abused do not see themselves as victims

Also, abusers do not see themselves as being abusive

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WHO CAN BE A VICTIM?

ANYONE CAN BE A VICTIM!

Victims can be of any age, sex, race, culture, religion, education, employment or marital status

Although both men and women can be abused, most victims are women

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Who Are The Abusers?

There is no 'typical' abuser

Anyone can be an abuser

Abusers have learned to abuse so that they can get what they want

Abuse is not an accident

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Who Are The Abusers? (CONT’D)

Abusers often have low self-esteem

They do not take responsibility for their actions

They may even blame the victim for causing the violence

Abuse does not happen because someone was stressed-out, drinking, or using drugs

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Who Are The Abusers? (CONT’D)

In public

Appear friendly and loving to their partner and family

Behind closed doors

Often the only time they abuse

Try to hide the abuse by causing injuries that can be hidden and do not need a doctor

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WHY DOESN’T THE ABUSED PERSON JUST LEAVE?

Fear Of being killed Of the abuser committing suicide Of not being believed about the abuseOf being stalked by the abuser

IsolationBy the abuser often results in a lack of a support system. (Family, friends, co-workers, etc.)

Economic RealityMay not possess marketable skillsmay have limited access/ dread government assistanceDue to an abuser's control of money may have no access to cash, checks, or important documents

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WHY DOESN’T THE ABUSED PERSON JUST LEAVE?

(CONT’D)Childhood Experiences of Living in a Home Where There Was Abuse

May leave a victim feeling that abuse is unavoidable That it is okay to abuse people you love when they have done something wrong

Beliefs About The Abuser Strong feelings of love and emotional connection The belief that the abuser is all-powerful and will be able to find the victim anywhere May feel that s/he is the only one who can help the abuser overcome problems

Beliefs About ThemselvesAcceptance of responsibility for the problems in a relationship Low self-esteem due to repeated acts of abuse A feeling that abusive behavior is all the victim deserves

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WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN IN VIOLENT HOMES?

Parents often think that their children do not know about the violence within the home

However, most of the time the children are fully aware of the violence within the home!

Children in homes where there is domestic violence are more likely to be abused and/or neglected

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WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN IN VIOLENT HOMES? (CONT’D)

Even if a child is not physically harmed, they may have emotional and behavior problems

They can feel helpless, scared and upsetThey may also feel like the violence is their fault

They are afraid for their parents and themselves

Children feel bad that they cannot stop the abuse

Children are harmed just by seeing and hearing the violence!

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WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN IN VIOLENT HOMES? (CONT’D)

Problems that do not go away on their own, even as the children get older

They can have trouble sleepingThey can have trouble in school and getting along with othersThey often feel sad and scared all the timeThey may grow up feeling bad about themselves

It is VERY important if you know of children that live in a violent home for you to report it, immediately!

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WHAT SPECIAL CONCERNS CAN VICTIMS OF ABUSE HAVE?

If you are a person of color ...

You may be afraid of prejudice

You may be afraid of being blamed for going out of your community for help

If you are a lesbian, gay, or transgendered person ...

You may be afraid of having people know about your sexual orientation

If your religion makes it hard to get help ...

You may feel like you have to stay and not break up the family

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WHAT SPECIAL CONCERNS CAN VICTIMS OF ABUSE HAVE?

(CONT’D)If you are physically or mentally challenged or elderly ...

You may depend on your abuser to care for you

You may not have other people to help you

If you are a male victim of abuse ...

You may be ashamed and scared that no one will believe you

If you are from another country ...

You may be afraid of being deported

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WHAT SPECIAL CONCERNS CAN VICTIMS OF ABUSE HAVE?

(CONT’D)If you have a teen ...

They could be a victim of abuse, or at risk if they are dating someone who:

is very jealous and/or spies on them

will not let them break off the relationship

hurts them in any way, is violent, or brags about hurting other people

puts them down or makes them feel bad

forces them to have sex or makes them afraid to say no to sex

abuses drugs or alcohol; pressures them to use drugs or alcohol

has a history of bad relationships and blames it on others

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Cycle of Violence

Incident

Any type of abuse occurs (physical/sexual/emotional)

Tension Building

Abuser starts to get angry Abuse may begin There is a breakdown of communication Victim feels the need to keep the abuser calm Tension becomes too much Victim feels like they are 'walking on egg shells'

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Cycle of Violence (CONT’D)

Making-Up

Abuser may apologize for abuse Abuser may promise it will never happen again Abuser may blame the victim for causing the abuse Abuser may deny abuse took place or say it was not as bad as the victim claims

Calm

Abuser acts like the abuse never happened Physical abuse may not be taking place Promises made during 'making-up' may be met Victim may hope that the abuse is over Abuser may give gifts to victim

The cycle can happen hundreds of times in an abusive relationship

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What Can I Do To Be Safe?

Call the police

If you feel you are in danger from your abuser at any time, you can call 911 or your local police

Get support from friends and family

Tell your supportive family, friends and co-workers what has happened

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What Can I Do To Be Safe? (CONT’D)

Find a safe place

It is not fair

You should not have to leave your home because of what your abuser has done, sometimes it is the only way you will be safe

There are shelters that can help you move to a different city or state

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What Can I Do To Be Safe? (CONT’D)

Get medical helpIf you have been victimized, go to the hospital or your doctor

Special medical concernsSometimes you may not even know you are hurt What seems like a small injury could be a big one If you are pregnant and you were hit in your stomach, tell the doctor Domestic violence victims can be in danger of closed head injuries If any of these things happen after a hit to the head, get medical care right away

Memory lossDizzinessProblems with eyesightThrowing-up Headache that will not go away

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REPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!

CALL THE MP’S – (334)255-2222

IF YOU LIVE OF POST CALL 911

TELL YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND

CALL SOCIAL WORK SERVICES

REPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!

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