October is Domestic Violence Month

October is Domestic Violence Month

Domestic violence month is here! We have dedicated the month of October to a real situation we are facing as a society; we are called to do our part and spread the word. Take the time to have an honest conversation about this subject. Spread the word among your loved...
Warning Signs Of An Abused Victim

Warning Signs Of An Abused Victim

Warning signs comes in different fashions. A victim can either be male or female. Many times the victim is withdrawn, a loner, or sometimes reaching out for friendship, love, and attention. They have a tendency to linger after work dreading to go home. But many times, they rush and leave so quickly because if they are a minute late, they will most likely be abused.

Types of Abuse

Types of Abuse

There are several types of abuse: physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, verbal, and economical. However, they are all used for the same purpose; to control the life of another human being.

Power And Control Wheel Duluth Model

Power And Control Wheel Duluth Model

Physical and sexual assaults, or threats to commit them, are the most apparent forms of domestic violence and are usually the actions that allow others to become aware of the problem. However, regular use of other abusive behaviors by thebatterer, when reinforced by one or more acts of physical violence, make up a larger system of abuse. Although physical assaults may occur only once or occasionally, they instill threat of future violent attacks and allow the abuser to take control ofthe woman’s life and circumstances.

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