This document summarizes domestic violence, including definitions, types, statistics, and suggestions to address the issue. It defines domestic violence as threatening behavior or abuse between intimate partners or family members. The types of abuse discussed are emotional/psychological, physical, sexual, and violence against children. Statistics on domestic violence reports in Malaysia from 2000-2011 are provided. Causes discussed are cultural, economic, legal, and political factors. Suggestions to address domestic violence include criminalization, legislation, police action, cooperation between government and civil society, involvement of religious leaders, males, and media campaigns. The conclusion emphasizes that domestic violence is widespread and affects human rights and equality, and that while Malaysia has taken measures, more efforts are needed

1. DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
NADIA BINTI ISMAIL
2010771821
BM 1115E

2. VIOLENCE

3. DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE

4. DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE

8. ARE

9. ARE YOU

10. ARE YOU
FAMILIAR

11. WITH

14. "Any incident of
threatening
behavior, violence or
abuse
(psychological, physical,
sexual, financial or
emotional) between
adults who are or have
been intimate partners or
family
members, regardless of

17. An adult is
defined as
any person
aged 18
years or
over.

18. Family members

19. Family members
defined as
mother, father, son, daughter, brothe
r, sister, and grandparents,

20. Family members
defined as
mother, father, son, daughter, brothe
r, sister, and grandparents,
whether directly related, in laws or
stepfamily.

21. FORMS OF
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

22. FORMS OF
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

23. FORMS
FORMS OF
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

24. FORMS
FORMS OF
OF
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

25. FORMS
FORMS OF
OF
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE

26. EMOTIONAL
AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ABUSE

27. Emotional abuse
includes verbal
abuse such as
yelling, name-
calling, blaming and
shaming. Isolation,
intimidation,
threats of violence
and controlling
behavior.

29. Many female victims of domestic
violence become victims of their
own psychological realities
(Hurley, Sullivan &
McCarthy, 2007).

33. PHYSICAL

34. PHYSICAL ABUSE

37. Physical Abuse including actions

38. Physical Abuse including actions
SUCH AS :

40.  Punching

41.  Punching
 Slapping

42.  Punching
 Slapping
 Hitting

43.  Punching
 Slapping
 Hitting
 Kicking

44.  Punching
 Slapping
 Hitting
 Kicking
 Pulling hair out

45.  Punching
 Slapping
 Hitting
 Kicking
 Pulling hair out
 Pushing

47. Violence
in domestic
abuse is
nothing more
than a tool
oftentimes used
by men to
control women.

48. Many men in our
society still support the
notion that it is okay to
use physical violence
toward a woman if her
behavior or freedom
threaten his power or
standing in the family
hierarchy
(Sartin et al., 2006).

51. SEXUAL

52. SEXUAL
VIOLENCE

54. Any situation
in which an
individual is
forced to
participate in
unwanted,
unsafe or
degrading sexual
activity is sexual
abuse.

55. DOMESTIC ABUSE
AGAINTS
MEN

56. ‘

57. Many men who
experience
domestic abuse
from a current
or former
partner find it
difficult to get
support

60. DOMESTIC ABUSE
UPON
CHILDREN

62.  10% were sexually abused

63.  10% were sexually abused
 15% were physically abused

64.  10% were sexually abused
 15% were physically abused
 62% were emotionally harmed

65.  10% were sexually abused
 15% were physically abused
 62% were emotionally harmed
 36% were neglected

66.  10% were sexually abused
 15% were physically abused
 62% were emotionally harmed
 36% were neglected
 26% were abducted or involved
in an abduction attempt

67.  10% were sexually abused
 15% were physically abused
 62% were emotionally harmed
 36% were neglected
 26% were abducted or involved
in an abduction attempt
Most of these children were under
the age of five.

71. WHERE

72. WHERE IS

73. WHERE IS
PEOPLE

74. WHERE IS
PEOPLE SENSE

75. WHERE IS
PEOPLE SENSE
OF

76. WHERE IS
PEOPLE SENSE
OF
HUMANITY ?!

77. STATISTIC OF
DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE IN
MALAYSIA

78. Sexual
Abuse of Child Outrage of
Domestic Rape Harassment
Police Reports Incest Domestic Abuse Modesty
Violence in the
Workers (Molestation)
Workplace
2000 3468 1217 213 56 146 1234 112
2001 3107 1386 246 66 150 1393 86
2002 2755 1431 306 39 123 1522 84
2003 2555 1479 254 40 119 1399 82
2004 3101 1760 334 66 148 1661 119
2005 3093 1931 295 37 189 1746 102
2006 3264 2454 332 45 141 1349 101
2007 3756 3098 360 39 196 2243 195
2008 3769 3409 334 unavailable unavailable 2131 unavailable
2009 3643 3626 385 unavailable 203 2110 unavailable
2010 3173 3595 unavailable unavailable 257 2054 unavailable
2011 unavailable 3301 342 unavailable unavailable 1941 unavailable

79. CAUSES OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
CULTURAL ECONOMIC
 Gender specific  Women’s economic
socialization dependence on men
 Cultural definitions of  Limited access to cash
appropriate sex roles and credit
 Expectations of roles  Limited access to
within relationships education and training
for women
 Acceptability of violence
as a means to resolve  Limited access to
conflict employment in formal
and informal sectors

80. CAUSES OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
LEGAL POLITICAL
 Legal definitions of rape  Domestic violence not
and domestic abuse taken seriously
 Low levels of legal  Limited organization
literacy among women of women as a political
force
 Insensitive treatment of
women and girls by police  Limited participation
and judiciary of women in organized
political system
 Lesser legal status of
women either by written  Risk of challenge to
law and/or by practice status quo/religious laws

81. SUGGESTION
TO
ERASED

84. Criminalization
"Criminalizing domestic violence has a powerful symbolic value as
it is a clear indication of society's abhorrence of abuse".
(Monitoring the Domestic Violence Act 1994
Malaysia, WAO, December 1997).

85. Criminalization
"Criminalizing domestic violence has a powerful symbolic value as
it is a clear indication of society's abhorrence of abuse".
(Monitoring the Domestic Violence Act 1994 Malaysia,
WAO, December 1997).
Legislation
 Special laws should be drafted, having special
remedies and procedures.

86. Criminalization
"Criminalizing domestic violence has a powerful symbolic value as
it is a clear indication of society's abhorrence of abuse".
(Monitoring the Domestic Violence Act 1994
Malaysia, WAO, December 1997).
Legislation
 Special laws should be drafted, having special
remedies and procedures.
Police Action
 Some legislations allow the police to enter if
requested to do so by a person who apparently resides
on the premises or where the officer has reason to
believe that a person on the premises is under attack or
imminent attack.

88. Cooperation At All Levels
 More cooperative relationship
between governments and civil
society should be built to combat
violence.

89. Cooperation At All Levels
 More cooperative relationship
between governments and civil
society should be built to combat
violence.
Media
 Media can strategise plans to
influence the mindset of public.
 Aggressively highlight issues
surrounding : continuously
advertising catchy and
innovative messages.

91. Religious Leaders
 Speaking out strongly against
Violence at mosques, churches, and
Hindu, Chinese and Sikh temples.

92. Religious Leaders
 Speaking out strongly against
Violence at mosques, churches, and
Hindu, Chinese and Sikh temples.
Involvement Of Males
 Increase gender sensitization efforts
and awareness campaigns and increase
the use of education as a tool to
educate and create awareness.

97. WHO WILL
SPEAK FOR
THEM IF YOU
DON'T ??

98. WHO WILL
SPEAK FOR
THEM IF YOU
DON'T ??
REPORT ABUSE

99. Call the WAO helpline :
+6 03 7956 3488
You can also called Talian Nur : 15999

101. CONCLUSION

102. CONCLUSION
 Violence is widespread and affects the
lives of countless human - obstacle for
human to achieve rights, empowerment,
equality etc.

103. CONCLUSION
 Violence is widespread and affects the
lives of countless human - obstacle for
human to achieve rights, empowerment,
equality etc.
 Domestic Violence must be addressed
with the same urgency as any other issue.

104. CONCLUSION
 Violence is widespread and affects the
lives of countless human - obstacle for
human to achieve
rights, empowerment, equality etc.
 Domestic Violence must be addressed
with the same urgency as any other issue.
 Malaysia has been taking various
measures to eradicate Domestic
Violence, however initiatives need to be
steeped up.

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106. REFERENCES
Hawke, A. (2000, June). Domestic Violence Againts Women and Girl.
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