Domestic violence refers to violent behaviours among intimate partners and family members, in which abusers, with their own power and status, aim to predominate over the other by means of physical assault, psychological abuse and sexual coercion, social isolation, economic sanction and threatening.
People of different genders, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities and education levels are possible to be subjected to domestic violence.
Domestic violence is not a single event but repetitive and constitutes a behaviour pattern of the abuser. Sometimes, abusers are apologetic after violent incidents but when conflicts and problems arise again, violence will burst and it will turn out to be a vicious cycle.
Abusive behaviors do not necessarily refer only to physical contact but other forms including psychological and sexual abuse. In fact, many abused women suffer from mental trauma and disturbances which bring great impact to themselves and their children.
Actions such as hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, throwing objects, destroying belongings, and harming your pets to injure you or other family members.
Using harsh words to yell at, insult, or verbally abuse you and other family members, including threats to harm you; economic control. Limiting or providing no financial support in order to control you.
Touching your private parts or forcing you to touch someone else’s private parts without your consent, or showing you pornographic videos or images against your will.
Failing to provide adequate care, including not providing food, clean clothes, or ensuring your personal safety.
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