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Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to gain power and control over another person, affecting anyone regardless of demographics. It encompasses various forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and digital abuse, and has significant impacts on victims and their families. Raising awareness, providing support, and advocating for change are crucial steps in addressing this hidden crisis.

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Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to gain power and control over another person, affecting anyone regardless of demographics. It encompasses various forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and digital abuse, and has significant impacts on victims and their families. Raising awareness, providing support, and advocating for change are crucial steps in addressing this hidden crisis.

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Domestic Violence

Kussum Tiwari
Domestic
Violence:
Understanding the
Hidden Crisis
Awareness | Impact |
Support

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What is Domestic
Violence?

•Definition:
Domestic violence is a pattern of
behavior in any relationship used to
gain or maintain power and control
over another person.
•It can happen to anyone, regardless of
age, gender, race, or background.
Types of Domestic Violence

Emotional Sexual Abuse –


Physical Abuse
Abuse – Any non-
– Hitting,
Intimidation, consensual
slapping,
humiliation, sexual contact
pushing
manipulation or behavior

Financial Abuse
– Controlling Psychological Digital Abuse –
finances or Abuse – Fear, Harassment or
restricting threats, control using
access to gaslighting technology
money
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Common Myths vs. Facts

Myth Fact
It only happens to
Anyone can be a victim
women
Abuse can be emotional or
It’s only physical
psychological
Domestic violence is a serious
It’s a private matter
public issue
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Constant put-downs or
humiliation
Extreme jealousy or
possessiveness
Isolation from friends or
Warning Signs family
Physical injuries with unclear
explanations
Fear or anxiety around the
partner

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Effects on Victims

Physical: Injuries, chronic


health problems
Psychological: Anxiety,
depression, PTSD
Social: Isolation, stigma
Economic: Loss of
employment, financial
instability
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Why Victims May Stay

Fear of
Financial Love and
retaliation
dependenc hope for
or
e change
escalation

Lack of Children or
support family
system pressures
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Emotional trauma

Behavioral issues
Impact on
Children Risk of becoming future
victims or abusers

Difficulty in school and


relationships
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Breaking the Cycle

1 2 3 4 5
Recognize Reach out for Report abuse Refer to Raise
the signs help or offer when safe to professionals awareness in
support do so or hotlines your
community

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Help and Support

LOCAL HOTLINES AND COUNSELING ONLINE AND


SUPPORT CRISIS AND LEGAL AID COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION CENTERS RESOURCES
S

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What Can We Do?

Don’t Don’t ignore the signs


ignore

Listen Listen without judgment

Educate Educate others

Advocate Advocate for stronger laws and support systems

Promote Promote respectful, healthy relationships

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Final Thoughts

The first step in solving a problem


is recognizing there is one.”
Domestic violence is everyone’s
concern.
Together, we can support,
educate, and end the silence.
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Thank you

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