Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one partner to control the other through violence or other forms of abuse. It can take emotional, physical, sexual, or psychological forms. Common factors that contribute to domestic violence include substance abuse like alcohol or drugs, as well as one partner attempting to dominate the other. Victims of domestic violence come from all backgrounds, and statistics show women represent the vast majority of victims. It is important to recognize the signs of abuse, provide support to victims, and work to promote healthy relationships.

1. domestic violence
and factors
behind the
domestic violence
MAJIDAH SAYED

2. Introduction :
• Domestic violence (also called intimate partner
violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse)
is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to
maintain power and control over another partner in
an intimate relationship.
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3. What's Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence can be broadly
defined as a pattern of abusive
behaviors by one or both partners
in an intimate relationship such as
marriage, dating, family, friends or
cohabitation
It is the establishment of control
and fear in a relationship through
violence and other forms of abuse.

4. The factor
behind
domestic
violence
Usage of some other narcotics
by one of the partners,
A partner’s domination may take
the form of emotional, physical
or sexual abuse.
Alcohol useage.

5. Forms of domestic violence:
Physical Assault or
injury (hitting, beating,
shoving, etc.)
Psychological or
Emotional
Abuse Social Abuse
Financial Abuse
Sexual Assault (sexual
abuse, forced sexual
activity)

6. Forms of domestic violence:
PHYSICAL ABUSE:
means any act or conduct
which is of such a nature
as to cause bodily pain,
harm, or danger to life,
limb, or health or impair
the health
SEXUAL ABUSE :includes
any conduct of a sexual
nature that abuses,
humiliates, degrades or
otherwise violates the
dignity of woman;

7. victims
One in every 2 women in South Asia faces violence in
her home
women represent 95% of adult victims.
Domestic violence does not belong only to a specific
group of people rather it occurs across all socio-
economic, racial, religious, ethnic age groups.

8. recommendations
to prevent domestic
violence:
. Know the signs.
Don’t ignore it
Be a resource.
Promote healthy relationships and respect in
your community.
Be a changemaker in your community.

9. Reference :
• http://www.pcvconline.org/
• http://www.dvmen.org/dv.htm
•
http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/201
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