Domestic Violence signs and effects
Hi again from Just Ask Carl, I hope I find you all well,
thankyou everyone for your continued support, it really is appreciated, Today the spotlight switches to Domestic Violence. one of the worst crimes in existence, How anyone could bring themselves to hurt, physically or emotionally, someone they care about is beyond belief, We at www.justaskcarl.co.uk will be doing everything we can to raise awareness on this topic for the foreseeable future.While doing my research for todays blog i came across this article i would like to share with you.
Most people hearing the words domestic violence and abuse think of physical abuse but a domestic abusive relationship does not always involve physical violence. It can also include other abuse such as sexual, emotional or financial abuse.
The Government definition (2013) is “Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexual orientation. This can encompass, but is not limited to, the following types of abuse:
psychological
physical
sexual
financial
emotional
Controlling behaviour is: a range of acts designed to make a person subordinate and/or dependent by isolating them from sources of support, exploiting their resources and capacities for personal gain, depriving them of the means needed for independence, resistance and escape and regulating their everyday behaviour.
Coercive or threatening behaviour is: an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim.”
Domestic Abuse therefore includes violence between family members including forced marriage, as well as between intimate partners. But you do not have to be living with someone to be in an abusive relationship. It also includes FGM and so called honour based violence crimes.
About Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse happens to both women and men...
Domestic Abuse can be in many forms and could include things such as: name calling; sexual demands; slapping; hitting; withholding money; mocking; isolation. This is not a complete list and what you experience maybe one, some or all of the things mentioned. Or you may be experiencing something completely different but if you are feeling frightened, isolated, insecure, degraded, upset, embarrassed, ashamed, trapped in your relationship it is likely that you are experiencing domestic abuse. Although every situation is unique, there are common factors or warning signs involved. These can include: [ Embed Self Assessment of Abuse]
We know that Domestic Abuse is rarely a one-off event and it tends to get worse and/ or happen more often over time.
All forms of domestic abuse - psychological, economic, emotional, sexual and physical - come from the abuser's desire for power and control over the other person. The abuser often believes they have the right to dominate and control the person.
Abusers (your partner or another family member) can be very manipulative in the way they use their power and control over you and may blame you for their abusive behaviours. They may also blame other issues for the abuse such as disability, drug, alcohol or mental health. These are not reasons to abuse you. You have a right to live without fear or risk of harm
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone whatever their age, class, disability, ethnicity, HIV status, lifestyle, religion, sexuality or transgender status. What is important is that if it is happening to you it is not your fault and do not have to suffer alone
It is frightening to see how many different types of abuse there is, Together we can help to stop it, we want to bring this to the attention of the public, Between us we can stop domestic violence