Approach to Aiding Women in Domestic Violence
Table of Contents
1. Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..3
2. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………4
3. Domestic Violence……………………………………………………………………..5
4. Cultural Factors…………………………………………………………………………6
5. Physical Abuse…………………………………………………………………………..7
6. Emotional and Psychological Abuse…………………………………………………….8
7. Economic Abuse………………………………………………………………………….8
8. The damaging effects of abuse……………………………………………………………9
9. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………10
10. Reference………………………………………………………………………………..12
Appendix A……………………………………………………………………………….A-1
Appendix B……………………………………………………………………………….B-1 Abstract Domestic violence threatens the lives of women. It’s defined as a pattern of abusive behavior inflicted upon either an intimate partner or family member in order to gain power and control. Although men suffer from the violence as well, the ratio of women being abused is greater. This matter causes great concern because the wellbeing of families is at stake. The effect of this devastating issue is alarming in American society. This research examines the various forms of abuse such as, physical, emotional, mental, economic, and psychological and the contributing factors such as, substance abuse, alcohol, education, employment, and lack of resources. This research paper will not only get to the core of why domestic violence exists, but provide an insight to why women stay in abusive relationships. Most women stay in abusive relationships because of cultural, financial and emotional distress. Introduction
Domestic violence threatens the lives of women and it poses many challenges for those involved directly or indirectly but especially for the victim. Domestic violence occurs in all races and cultures it has no boundaries. Women from all walks of life are being affected by this behavior. There are women are suffering in silence from domestic violence too scared to seek help although, there is numerous resource centers geared towards
1. Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..3
2. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………4
3. Domestic Violence……………………………………………………………………..5
4. Cultural Factors…………………………………………………………………………6
5. Physical Abuse…………………………………………………………………………..7
6. Emotional and Psychological Abuse…………………………………………………….8
7. Economic Abuse………………………………………………………………………….8
8. The damaging effects of abuse……………………………………………………………9
9. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………10
10. Reference………………………………………………………………………………..12
Appendix A……………………………………………………………………………….A-1
Appendix B……………………………………………………………………………….B-1 Abstract Domestic violence threatens the lives of women. It’s defined as a pattern of abusive behavior inflicted upon either an intimate partner or family member in order to gain power and control. Although men suffer from the violence as well, the ratio of women being abused is greater. This matter causes great concern because the wellbeing of families is at stake. The effect of this devastating issue is alarming in American society. This research examines the various forms of abuse such as, physical, emotional, mental, economic, and psychological and the contributing factors such as, substance abuse, alcohol, education, employment, and lack of resources. This research paper will not only get to the core of why domestic violence exists, but provide an insight to why women stay in abusive relationships. Most women stay in abusive relationships because of cultural, financial and emotional distress. Introduction
Domestic violence threatens the lives of women and it poses many challenges for those involved directly or indirectly but especially for the victim. Domestic violence occurs in all races and cultures it has no boundaries. Women from all walks of life are being affected by this behavior. There are women are suffering in silence from domestic violence too scared to seek help although, there is numerous resource centers geared towards
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