Domestic Violence

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic Violence: What Is It?
• Domestic and Family Violence is an abuse of

power perpetrated mainly (but not only) by
men against women in a relationship or after
separation.
• It occurs when one partner attempts to

physically and/or psychologically dominate
and control the other.
 Physical abuse:
Kicking, slapping, hitting, punching, pushing, pulling,
choking and property damage.
 Emotional abuse:
Jealously, anger, intimidation, controlling, neglect,
humiliation, threats, isolation and verbal abuse.
 Social Abuse:
Being stopped from meeting or seeing friends or family,
not allowed to leave the home and/or being stalked.
 Sexual abuse:
Forcing and coercing sexual acts, rape and having sex
without wanting to.
 Economic Abuse:
Controlling access to money and other resources, forced
to live without money.
Domestic Violence: Myth VS Truth
• Myth: Domestic and Family violence only occurs in working or poorer families.
• Truth: Domestic and family violence happens in all communities, from all social
and cultural groupings.
• Myth: Violent men cannot control themselves, their behaviour is “out of their
control”
• Truth: If men cannot control their violent behaviours then they would try to
dominate and control everybody including their bosses, their work friends and
all other people they come into contact with.
• Myth: Women enjoy being abused, otherwise they would leave the situation.
• Truth: There are many reasons why women do not leave violent situations.
They fear social isolation, community stigma and financial problems. Also after
long-term abuse, their self esteem is very low and they do not have the
support systems to build their confidence.
• Myth: Loving caring partners do not use violence.
• Truth: Violence can happen even in the most loving and caring
relationships.
• Myth: Only small numbers of women have experienced domestic &

family violence.
• Truth: one in three to five women will experience domestic & family
violence.
• Myth: Alcohol and stress are to blame for domestic violence.

• Truth: Alcohol and stress are not an excuse for domestic violence, it only
acts as a excuse. It is up to the person who commits domestic violence
to accept responsibility.
• Myth: Domestic Violence is rarely spoken about, it is a private family matter.
• Truth: Domestic Violence is a crime. It is not part of any relationship.
• Myth: Domestic Violence only happens where there is unemployment and

poverty in the family.
• Truth: Women from all backgrounds, all ages, all cultures, employed and
unemployed are likely to be victims of domestic violence.
• Myth: Women know their rights and can leave the situation if they want to.
• Truth: A strong sense of silence and secrecy often go with Domestic Violence.
Women fear speaking out. The violence causes low self-esteem and no one
wants their family to break up. Most women hope the violence will stop.
• Myth: Some women provoke violence and they are part of the problem.
• Truth: No family deserves violence, dealing with problems in ways that don’t
involve violence is the key, not blaming the victim.
Domestic Violence: Causes & Excuses
 Financial pressure on the family causing stress.
 Drug & alcohol abuse by one or more family members.
 Gambling by either partner.
 Abuse within extended families, generational abuse.
 Typical and acceptable “male” behaviour.
 Culturally acceptable behaviour.

Domestic Violence: Causes & Excuses
 Financial pressure: in particular the financial pressure of supporting
relatives in the home country and the pressure of unemployment.
 Gambling.
 Changes in women’s attitudes, expectation and roles.
 Relationship difficulties, including issues relating to children, which were

seen to put pressure on relationships that may lead to Domestic
Violence.
 Cultural differences, in the context of mixed marriages.
 Provocation from women experiencing the freedom of women's rights.

Domestic Violence: Indicators
 Physical injuries, including broken bones, no explanation for injuries.
 Threats to safety, intimidation or harassment.
 Current or previous police involvements.
 Feelings of sadness or depression, low self esteem.
 Difficulty in concentration or focus.
 Being denied access to funds or resources and/or repeated requests for

financial assistance.
 Over protective of children and avoidance of discussing children.
 Current or previous separation in the relationship.
 Extensive use of medications.
 Lack of self esteem or self confidence.
 Problems with sleep & sleeplessness.
 Nervous or withdrawn behaviours.

 Aggressive behaviours or language.
 Isolation from friends, family & community.
 Medical or psychosomatic illness, such as headaches or stomach

problems, frequent visits to hospital or doctor.
 Eating disorders.
 Difficulty with friendships.

Domestic Violence: If You Need Help
 If on campus dial 9-1-1 from any campus phone if the incident is in the
process of occurring.
 If on any campus, contact Sinclair Police at 937-512-2700 for immediate

assistance, to file a report or to get questions answered.
 If off-campus dial 9-1-1 if the incident is in the process of occurring.
 Contact your local police department for immediate assistance, to file a

report or to get questions answered.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence: What Is It?

• Domestic and Family Violence is an abuse of

• It occurs when one partner attempts to

• Myth: Only small numbers of women have experienced domestic &

• Myth: Alcohol and stress are to blame for domestic violence.

• Myth: Domestic Violence only happens where there is unemployment and

 Drug & alcohol abuse by one or more family members.

 Gambling by either partner.

 Abuse within extended families, generational abuse.

 Typical and acceptable “male” behaviour.

 Culturally acceptable behaviour.

 Changes in women’s attitudes, expectation and roles.

 Relationship difficulties, including issues relating to children, which were

 Cultural differences, in the context of mixed marriages.

 Provocation from women experiencing the freedom of women's rights.

 Threats to safety, intimidation or harassment.

 Current or previous police involvements.

 Feelings of sadness or depression, low self esteem.

 Difficulty in concentration or focus.

 Being denied access to funds or resources and/or repeated requests for

 Current or previous separation in the relationship.

 Extensive use of medications.

 Lack of self esteem or self confidence.

 Problems with sleep & sleeplessness.

 Nervous or withdrawn behaviours.

 Isolation from friends, family & community.

 Medical or psychosomatic illness, such as headaches or stomach

 Difficulty with friendships.

 If on any campus, contact Sinclair Police at 937-512-2700 for immediate

 If off-campus dial 9-1-1 if the incident is in the process of occurring.

 Contact your local police department for immediate assistance, to file a

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