How Does Gang Violence Affect Families

VIOLENCE

Today all around the world violence is increasing at a high rate. Every single country around the world is affected by some type of violence whether it is Gun/Gang related, Domestic, Structural, Cultural etc. Anyone can be affected by these types of violence.
Gang Violence is violence amongst groups of people known as gangs. This happens in cities and other highly populated areas. Domestic Violence is physical or verbal abuse toward a spouse or family member. Structural Violence refers to systematic ways in which social structures harm or otherwise disadvantage individuals. Cultural Violence refers to aspects of culture that can be used to justify or legitimize violence.

Affects Of Violence

Each type of violence affects all types of people in many different ways.
It affects the families of victims from gang related incidents, It affects entire communities, because the sense of peace, security and safety are gone. It affects children who can't go outdoors to play because they of the fear of being shot, and it affects each one of us who lives in a city where gangs exist.

Domestic violence does not only impact the victim but it also impacts everyone around the victim. The victims children, family ,and friends are all affected by domestic violence. Statistics show that one out of three women experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime. Short term affects of domestic violence include depression, anxiety, emotional injury, social isolation, fear etc. Long term affects include unemployment, poverty, lack of confidence, lack of self esteem, post traumatic stress and all of the short term