Surviving Domestic Violence

An average of 1 in 4 or 25% of women in the United States has experienced physical or sexual abuse throughout an intimate affiliation at some point in time in their life (“Domestic Violence”, 2009). Among these individuals, nearly 2,000 do not make it and die of the resulted injuries they suffer from (“Women against Abuse”, 2012). When it comes to domestic violence, anyone can be a victim; the violence does not discriminate as to who will suffer from it no matter their sex, age, race, ethnicity, or financial background. Behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other are what define this dangerous act of crime. Although no one deserves this, it is important to learn of the precautions in order to help someone you love who is going through what is known to be a repetitive pattern of ongoing abuse. Between the various types such as physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, along with cultural and identity, the violence takes numerous forms and can be criminal depending upon the abuse that is being taken into consideration (“Domestic Violence”, 2009). Within the pattern of assaultive and coercive behavior, the abuse matter of fact is a crime and can take place in many different ways.
Starting with physical violence, this type can escalate from something as minor as pulling or grabbing and worsen to slapping, punching, or the use of weapons. As the abuser generally denies the abuse forcing the victim to not seek any medical help for his sake, medical treatment is also sometimes denied for injuries and wounds resulting from the abuse (“Domestic Violence Resource Center”, 2013). In emotional abuse which can be the psychological or mental violence that impacts the mental health and well being of their partner; there is logic that can affect the victim’s sense of self and reality. This may include anywhere from name calling, insults, and jealousy in the direction of increasing into humiliation, social isolation, or intimidation. Sexual abuse,