Domestic violence happens just as frequently in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender relationships as heterosexual relationships, but is oftentimes looked over and gone unreported. According to National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, “In ten cities and two states alone, there were 3,524 incidents of domestic violence affecting LGBT individuals” (Patton, 2007). The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (2005) reports, “Delaware, Montana and South Carolina explicitly exclude same-sex survivors of domestic violence from protection under criminal laws. Eighteen states have domestic violence laws that are gender neutral but apply to household members only.” Individuals of the LGBT community need more protection than what they are given. The …show more content…
Domestic violence has ruined and ended many lives, but there is hope that numbers will decrease and the violence will fade away. "Domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal abuse to physical violence and even murder. And while physical injury may be the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe. No one deserves this kind of pain, and a survivor’s first step to breaking free is recognizing that their situation is abusive. (Samuel, 2009). No one deserves to be abused, and should not looked over if they are. When victims of domestic violence recognize they are in a toxic relationship and want to get out they sometimes find someone they can confide in, someone who they feel is trustworthy. Victims seek help from these individuals hoping to receive encouragement during their tough times, support and guidance on how to get out of the relationship and/or move on from it. It is important to pray for these individuals, because they are trapped in the bondage these relationships and need a way out. I have been an outreach advocate for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for quite some time now. My own personal experience has lead me wanting to help others in the same predicament I was once in. I want my story to encourage others to keep hope and faith in God. I truly believe that God gives his hardest battles to the strongest soldiers. For the women who come into our shelter they need self-empowerment, hope, and support. I encourage them to seek God. I simply explain to them, it does not hurt to give him a try. He put us all here to for fill a purpose he has given us, and for everything there is a reason. I also encourage the survivors who are strong enough, to share their experience with others. One day their story will help someone else get through the same thing their going
In The Laramie Project, by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Company, we read the story of a homosexual hate crime in Laramie, Wyoming told from many different perspectives. Though discriminatory crimes against homosexuals have largely decreased, discriminatory crimes in general do still exist. This includes crimes against certain races, genders, and religions. America has come a long way since the events in The Laramie Project but we still have a long way to go in terms of women’s health and discriminatory crimes. Religious voices play large roles in The Laramie Project.
This demonstrates that people do know what others are going through, but still have no problem ignoring it. People may think this helps in some cases, but only really makes it worse. Leaving people with no hope. Only wanting to give up. Giving these points it is our duty to help people, not watch others
Even with laws in place, police and prosecutors are frequently slow to act, and by the time an abuse survivor seeks police or court intervention, he or she has typically experienced repeated and severe abuse. The question of how to prevent abuse persists. (Stoever, 9)
The day when I first experienced intimate partner violence was the day when my entire world turned upside down. I was only 18 when I met my first husband. He was smart, handsome, and could speak about everything. I thought love and happiness would last forever. We become engaged after two months; and got married after six.
The effects of a child witnessing domestic violence is an issue that up until recently went unnoticed. As researchers have observed the lifelong impact that it has on children is almost as bad as the crime itself. According to Theresa Vargas, “These children [who witness domestic violence] are much more likely to suffer as adults from addiction and other health problems and become victims or perpetrators of violence” (Vargas 3 of 7). In 2008 a young boy from Southern Maryland named Michael, watched his mother, Erin Curtis be brutally stabbed twenty-seven times by his stepfather. Only nine years old at the time Michael called 911, a move that ultimately saved his mother’s life.
1. Domestic violence often called domestic abuse or intimate relationship violence refers to abusive actions between two individuals who is in a past or present close relationship. (The Office of Violence Against Women, part of the U.S. Department of Justice, defines domestic abuse as, “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that can be used by one partner to gain or maintain power over another intimate partner”) (Domestic Violence, 2015). Domestic abuse can impact anyone whether partners are married, unmarried, heterosexual or bisexual.
Nowadays domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, income, gender, or ethnicity. Currently 3 million victims of physical assaults in the USA are men (Domestic Violence: Statistics & Facts, 2015). One in four women will be exposed to domestic violence during her lifetime (Domestic Violence: Statistics & Facts, 2015). Women between 20 years old to 24 years old are more likely to experience domestic violence (Domestic Violence: Statistics & Facts, 2015). Around 4 million women experience rape and physical assaults by their partners (Domestic Violence: Statistics & Facts, 2015).
Universally, domestic violence is referred to abusive behavior that is used by the intimate partner to control or power over the other intimate power. This can be in the forms of psychological, sexual, economic or emotional threats or actions that will influence your partner (Kindschi,2013).Domestic violence studies provides that psychopathology, which happens when in violent environment in child development can make the argument of domestic violence progress of being a generational legacy (Kindschi,2013).I chose to write about the Feminist Theory to explain why people commit domestic violence. It believes that the root causes of domestic violence is the outcome of living in a society that condones aggressive behavior by men, while women
A lot of times when people hear and talk about domestic abuse, the lines are blurred around the term victim. Too many times people forget the true meaning of that word, especially concerning instances of domestic violence. There are many reasons why victims stay. Some victims believe that love is something that is strong enough to conquer even the worst of obstacles. In the eyes of these victims, the individual that they fell in love with and their abuser are practically two different people.
What would you do if you had a gun pointed at your head by your spouse several times? Or beaten twice a week? Leslie Morgan Steiner, has been though domestic abuse and creates a speech to answer a question most people ask, “Why does she stay?” (Steiner). In the speech logos, pathos and ethos are used to make her point proven on how domestic abuse is an important issue and why it need to be spoken about.
A child who experiences trauma of domestic violence will hinder their emotional growth, hence the child will not develop and maintain a normal level of trust. A child that experiences domestic violence or is exposed to domestic violence can develop a fear of their environment, for they think that everyone will try to hurt them. They also do not trust anyone with their problems or issues, hence they will keep everything inside and this will affect their state of mind. An abused spouse may experience chronic psydiasmatic pain or pain due to diffuse trauma without visible evidence. This form of pain will have a very bad effect on the body.
Relationship abuse is a pattern of coercive and abusive behaviors. Most of the time when abuse goes on during a relationship, it is kept a secret because the victim is afraid of telling. The behaviors that go on are to maintain total control over a spouse or an intimate partner. Relationship is a choice or in other words it’s a learned behavior. Most abusers believe that they can do what they want and get away with it.
Domestic Violence Problem Migdalia Villanueva Kaplan University CJ-333 Domestic violence is a crime that is faced in not only America but other countries across the globe. The overall purpose of this study is to show the impact domestic violence will not only have on the American society but also in other countries, I choose to look at the countries of Canada, Australia, England and Saudi Arabia The first pages of the essay illustrate the problems which have been faced in America because of the high increase in domestic violence rates. As portrayed in the essay, there are several problems which will be similar to the ones which encountered in the different countries that will be mentioned in the essay.