Domestic Violence In Abusive Relationships

Do you know anyone who has been in abusive relationship? Maybe you have seen a family member or a friend with unexplained bruises or isolated from their family. What is Domestic Violence and how can you recognize someone in abusive relationship? WebMD states that domestic violence is physical abuse that happens in personal relationships between partners, spouses or boyfriends. Unexplained bruises such as red and purple marks at the neck, black eyes, are common signs of someone being abused according to WebMD. For example, a woman attends a family event with a black eye, purple and red marks on the neck or arms. She makes up an excuse like tripping over a toy. Using makeup to cover up bruises is another sign of abuse. The article Encyclopedia