Domestic Violence Facts

Domestic Violence may be faced by any woman, regardless of ethnicity, religion, class, age, sexuality or lifestyle. Domestic violence can occur in any social and economic context, in affluent and poor households, educated and uneducated all types of women have been known to be victims. There are no justifications for domestic violence, although some studies cite reasons as alcohol, drugs, infidelity, mental illness, working women, and home incidents such as poor food preparation. Whatever the ‘reason’, violence against another person is never justifiable. It is wrong. The only true cause of domestic violence is the abuser’s choice to act violently. The effects of domestic violence or abuse can be very long-lasting as also emotionally, physically and mentally damaging. Physical abuse in extreme form may also result in serious injury or death. Read more at....

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