DOMESTIC ABUSE (JOURNALISM FEATURE ARTICLE- INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM)
Domestic violence results in the murder of more than a hundred teens each year. Up to one in four teens are affected by domestic violence at some point of their life. There is a common perception in many societies that domestic violence is the woman’s fault. Domestic violence can take place across all ages, ethnic minorities and social groups. The problem is often unnoticed, denied or excused. There is truth to this especially if the abuse is psychological instead of physical. Emotional abuse is frequently downplayed, but can leave deep and long-lasting scars.
When you think of domestic abuse, beaten-up women who have been physically assaulted are pictured in your mind. But not every abusive relationship includes violence. A lot of men and women endure emotional abuse, which is no less destructive. The goal of this type of abuse is to eat away at your feelings of independence and dignity. If you’re a victim, you may feel that without your abusive partner or family member you have nothing. You may also feel that there is no way out.
Latest figures from The Home Office Research Development and Statistics shows that 29% of women and 18% of men aged 16 to 59 reported that they had experienced one or more types of abuse (non-sexual abuse such as physical force, being prevented from having money or seeing friends or being belittled, sexual assault and stalking) at the hands of a current or former partner at some point since age 16.
Kelsey Lawson, a 19-year old student from London suffered terrible emotional and physical attacks by her mother Julie Lawson, that she will be scarred for life. But the full-time student who studies Media at Westminster University is now moving on, and enjoying life. Kelsey says: “Ever since I can remember, I’ve not gotten along with my mum’. I don’t know if it’s because my dad’s not around. To me it’s like my mum has different personalities or she’s just unhappy... [continues]
Domestic violence results in the murder of more than a hundred teens each year. Up to one in four teens are affected by domestic violence at some point of their life. There is a common perception in many societies that domestic violence is the woman’s fault. Domestic violence can take place across all ages, ethnic minorities and social groups. The problem is often unnoticed, denied or excused. There is truth to this especially if the abuse is psychological instead of physical. Emotional abuse is frequently downplayed, but can leave deep and long-lasting scars.
When you think of domestic abuse, beaten-up women who have been physically assaulted are pictured in your mind. But not every abusive relationship includes violence. A lot of men and women endure emotional abuse, which is no less destructive. The goal of this type of abuse is to eat away at your feelings of independence and dignity. If you’re a victim, you may feel that without your abusive partner or family member you have nothing. You may also feel that there is no way out.
Latest figures from The Home Office Research Development and Statistics shows that 29% of women and 18% of men aged 16 to 59 reported that they had experienced one or more types of abuse (non-sexual abuse such as physical force, being prevented from having money or seeing friends or being belittled, sexual assault and stalking) at the hands of a current or former partner at some point since age 16.
Kelsey Lawson, a 19-year old student from London suffered terrible emotional and physical attacks by her mother Julie Lawson, that she will be scarred for life. But the full-time student who studies Media at Westminster University is now moving on, and enjoying life. Kelsey says: “Ever since I can remember, I’ve not gotten along with my mum’. I don’t know if it’s because my dad’s not around. To me it’s like my mum has different personalities or she’s just unhappy... [continues]
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