a presentation on violence against women mostly

1. DOMESTIC ABUSE,
A SOCIAL EVIL

2. INTRODUCTION

3. What is domestic abuse?
• Domestic abuse, also
called "domestic violence" or
"intimate partner violence", can
be defined as a pattern of
behavior in any relationship that
is used to gain or maintain
power and control over
an intimate partner.

5. Worldwide statistics of Domestic Abuse

6. Worldwide statistics of Domestic Abuse

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Statistics of Domestic Abuse in Pakistan

9. • An estimated 5000 women are killed per year from domestic violence in
Pakistan, with thousands of others maimed or disabled.
• A study by the United Nations found that 50% of married women have
experienced sexual violence and 90% have been psychologically abused in
Pakistan.

10. Domestic Violence Bill 2020
The bill for Domestic Violence
(Prevention and Protection) Act 2020
has been introduced in the National
Assembly by Ministry of Human
Rights on 8th of July 2020

11. CAUSES

12. • Childhood Abuse
• Poverty and Unemployment
• Lack of Education
• Young Parents
• Relationship Retention Behavior

13. • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
• Suspicion
• Frustration and Stress
• Violent Media
• Environmental Conditions

14. SOLUTIONS

16. HELPLINES
• Crisis hotline
• Crisis intervention hotline

17. SHELTERS
• Safe environment for victim
• Emotional support
• Child custody matters

18. LONG TERM SOLUTIONS

19. THERAPY
BATTERED SYNDROME
Psychological symptoms develop in women or men who are victims of physical,
sexual, and psychological abuse, making it difficult for them to regain control.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who
have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid
during and after a traumatic situation.

20. AWARENESS
•Learn the signs
•Host workshops
•Believe the victim
•Report any case that you encounter

21. LAWS
• Human right laws
• Domestic violence prevention and protection
laws
• Child safety laws

22. CONCLUSION

23. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION IS…
• WHY DID THE VICTIM STAY?

24. THE QUESTION SHOULD BE…
• Why did they abuse them?

25. THE CHANGE STARTS FROM US!
• To change the society we have to change ourselves
• Parental guidance
• Mental health camps

26. THE END!
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ask any
questions.