"Domestic violence is violence or other abuse that occurs in a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation."
Laws and remedies for victims of domestic violence, and the criminal consequences for perpetrators.
Definition and types of domestic violence: Understanding what constitutes domestic violence and the different forms it can take, such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and stalking.
Impact of domestic violence on victims: Examining the ways domestic violence can impact the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of victims, as well as how it can affect their children, families, and communities.
Patterns of abusers and their motivations: Understanding the common personality traits and behaviors of abusers, as well as the social, economic, and cultural factors that may contribute to their abusive behavior.
Overview of family law and domestic violence laws: Familiarizing oneself with the legal framework for addressing domestic violence, including protective orders, restraining orders, child custody, and divorce proceedings.
Reporting domestic violence and seeking help: Knowing how to recognize and report signs of domestic violence, understanding the barriers faced by victims in seeking help, and accessing resources and support systems.
Intervention and prevention strategies: Examining the role of law enforcement, social services, and community organizations in preventing and addressing domestic violence, as well as the importance of education and awareness-raising campaigns.
Cultural sensitivity and diversity: Acknowledging the impact of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors on domestic violence, and striving to be sensitive to these differences when working with victims and their families.
Ethics and professional responsibility: Understanding the ethical considerations and responsibilities involved in working with domestic violence victims, including confidentiality, safety, and the duty to report suspected abuse.
"It can assume multiple forms, including physical, verbal, emotional, economic, religious, reproductive, or sexual abuse."
"It involves violence against children, parents, or the elderly."
"Worldwide, the victims of domestic violence are overwhelmingly women, and women tend to experience more severe forms of violence."
"The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 1 in 3 of all women are subject to domestic violence at some point in their life."
"Research has established that there exists a direct and significant correlation between a country's level of gender inequality and rates of domestic violence."
"Domestic violence is among the most underreported crimes worldwide for both men and women."
"In abusive relationships, there may be a cycle of abuse during which tensions rise and an act of violence is committed, followed by a period of reconciliation and calm."
"Many people do not recognize themselves as abusers or victims, because they may consider their experiences as family conflicts that had gotten out of control."
"As a result of abuse, victims may experience physical disabilities, dysregulated aggression, chronic health problems, mental illness, limited finances, and a poor ability to create healthy relationships."
"Children who live in a household with violence often show psychological problems from an early age, such as avoidance, hypervigilance to threats and dysregulated aggression."
"Victims may be trapped in domestically violent situations through isolation, power and control, traumatic bonding to the abuser, cultural acceptance, lack of financial resources, fear, and shame, or to protect children."
"[...] includes the use of technology to harass, control, monitor, stalk or hack."
"Domestic murder includes stoning, bride burning, honor killing, and dowry death, which sometimes involves non-cohabitating family members."
"It can range from subtle, coercive forms to marital rape and other violent physical abuse, such as choking, beating, female genital mutilation, and acid throwing that may result in disfigurement or death."
"In 2015, the United Kingdom's Home Office widened the definition of domestic violence to include coercive control."
"Domestic violence often happens in the context of forced or child marriages."
"In some countries, domestic violence may be seen as justified or legally permitted, particularly in cases of actual or suspected infidelity on the part of the woman."
"Victims may experience severe psychological disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)."
"It may produce an intergenerational cycle of violence in children and other family members, who may feel that such violence is acceptable or condoned."