Domestic violence it’s also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse or intimate partner violence (IPV), can be broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, friends or cohabitation. DV occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person.
In many Latin American and Caribbean region, the police require women to take true a medical examination and receive a certificate before being allowed to complain of domestic violence. This medical certificate is in many cases the only evidence capable of confirm the testimony of victims and to give access to legal protection.
There are many signs of an abusive relationship; domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal abuse to violence. Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy your self-worth, lead you to anxiety and depression, and make you feel helpless and alone. No one should have to endure this kind of pain, and your first step to break free from this is recognizing that your situation is abusive. Once you acknowledge the reality of the abusive situation, then you can get the help you need.
There are many signs of an abusive relationship. The most telling sign is fear of your partner. If you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner, constantly watching what you say or do in order to avoid a blow-up. Other signs that you may be in an abusive relationship consist of a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation
I think that domestic violence is not the way to solves family issues. Communication is the way to solve people differences. Domestic violence in a couple affects all of the family members, because the kids may transmit this violence to the school, give depression, this is why I think that couples can take therapy, hanger management classes, extra activities to control stress.
Domestic violence it’s a huge concern in our days, it’s also sanctioned all over the world and women in most of the cases are the victims, so they had an enormous protection. Here in Costa Rica a victim only by saying that he/she is a victim of this issue, and the aggressor will be forced to leave the house immediately. Also it’s important to mention that kids had to be educate since a young age because this is a social issue that if we attack the roots of it may be stopped.
ResponderEliminar"the kids may transmit this violence to the school". You're right. The most affected in this type of problem are always the children. And as you said, is a vicious circle that with education and good values can be stopped.
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