The document discusses domestic violence, its prevalence in society, and the reasons behind it, emphasizing that it affects individuals regardless of class, race, or gender. It outlines the psychological and physical effects on victims, particularly children, and provides strategies for prevention and support for victims. Additionally, it includes a case study and promotes a pledge for individuals to commit to violence-free relationships and educate others about healthy interactions.

1. Asmitha DP, Sangeeta R, Soumya B,
Urvija S

2. POINTS HIGHLIGHTED
1. What is Domestic Violence?
2. Why is domestic violence a problem in society?
3. Reasons for domestic violence
4. Effects of domestic violence
5. How to prevent domestic violence?
6. Case study
7. How to free people from the psychological
problem after they have faced domestic violence?
8.Take a pledge

3. Violent or aggressive behavior
within the home, typically
involving the violent abuse of
a spouse or partner.

4. WHY IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE A
PROBLEM IN SOCIETY?
• Domestic violence - physical or emotional abuse -
reaches every corner of our society. It does not
respect class, race, religion, culture or wealth. A
working class mother on a run-down estate is just as
likely to be abused as a professional woman used to
managing teams of staff and making million-pound
decisions. Overwhelmingly domestic violence is
experienced by women and the perpetrator is male.
Yet although in the vast majority of cases it is male
to female, we should recognize that men, children
and the elderly can be abused

5. REASONS FOR DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
• Domestic violence may start when one
partner feels the need to control and
dominate the other. Abusers may feel
this need to control their partner
because of low self-esteem, extreme
jealousy, difficulties in regulating anger
and other strong emotions, or when
they feel inferior to the other partner in
education and socioeconomic
background.

6. • Alcohol and other chemical substances
may contribute to violent behavior. A
drunk or high person will be less likely
to control his or her violent impulses.

7. Many psychiatric disorders are risk
factors for domestic violence,
including several personality
disorder

8. EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
Violence and the threat of violence at home
creates fear and can destroy normal family
functioning. Violence in the home also
affects children. Children and young people
don't have to see the violence to be affected
by it.

9. Living with domestic violence can
cause physical and emotional harm to
children and young people. Children
and young people who live with
domestic violence are more likely to
display aggressive behavior,
experience anxiety, have reduced
social skills, suffer symptoms of
depression and show emotional
distress.

10. HOW TO PREVENT DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE?
• Call the police if you see or hear evidence of domestic
violence.
• Speak out publicly against domestic violence.
• Take action personally against domestic violence when a
neighbor, a co-worker, a friend, or a family member is
involved or being abused.

11. • Encourage your neighborhood watch or block association to
become as concerned with watching out for domestic
violence as with burglaries and other crimes.
• Reach out to support someone whom you believe is a victim
of domestic violence and/or talk with a person you believe is
being abusive.
• Support domestic violence counseling programs and shelters.

12. CASE STUDY
VICTIM: Mrs. Kavitha Hemanthagiri

13. • Allow her to tell her story.
• Let her know you believe her and want to hear about her
experiences.
• Let her know you care about her and are concerned about
her safety.
• Support her right to be angry.
• Don’t deny any of her feelings.
• Respect the cultural values and beliefs that affect her
behavior.

14. • Help her assess her resources and support systems.
• Maintain contact with her. Physical and psychological
isolation are powerful control tactics used by batterers.
• Let her know you are a nonthreatening, concerned ally
who is able to see the reality of her situation and still
respect her as a person.
• Let the woman know she does not have to endure her
situation alone and that she deserves support.
• Offer her the telephone numbers of local resources.
Call the SafePlace 24 hour Hotline for information on
our services and other local resources.

15. A HELPER…
• Believes that an abused woman is in crisis, but with
appropriate support, information, and resources can
make her own decisions and determine her own fate.
• Listens for requests for help.
• Provides what the woman says she needs.
• Checks in with the woman periodically.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate boundaries.
• Does most of the listening.
• Supports the woman as she makes her own decisions
and does her own work.

16. FOR PARENTS…
• Ask questions about your teen’s life.
• Listen with an open mind.
• Support your teen as they decide what to do.
• Open up clear channels of communication.
• Be calm and take positive action.

17. A RESCUER…
• Believes a battered woman is helpless and
needs someone to save her.
• Gives help even when it is not asked for.
• Fails to find out whether the help is
welcomed.
• Gives advice instead of information.
• Gives what they decide the survivor needs.
• Does most of the talking and working.

18. FOR FRIENDS…
• Listen first to what they have to say.
• Talk to them in private and keep what they say
confidential.
• Let your friend know why you are concerned.
• Be specific. Refer to incidents you have personally
witnessed instead of what you have heard from others.
• Offer to get your friend information.
• Mention other people your friend might talk to - a
counselor, a teacher, or another adult they trust.
• Let them know you are available to talk more if they
need.

19. TAKE A PLEDGE
I will be violence free and will never stay silent
about an act of violence. I will educate myself
as well as others about healthy relationships. I
will teach my son to respect women and teach
my daughters self-esteem and self-worth.
Pledge!