DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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Widespread Social Problem in America:
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What is Battering?
Battering is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. Battering happens when one person believes they are entitled to control another. Assault, battering and domestic violence are crimes.
Definitions: Abuse of family members can take many forms. Battering may include emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, using children, threats, using male privilege, intimidation, isolation, and a variety of other behaviors used to maintain fear, intimidation and power. In all cultures, the perpetrators are most commonly the men of the family. Women are most commonly the victims of violence. Elder and child abuse are also prevalent. Acts of domestic violence generally fall into one or more of the following categories:
Physical Battering -
A thank you to these wonderful people
We must as humans STOP ALL forms
Without help, women and children will die daily
Stop asking women
Black Eyes, Blue Tears
The verses come from Shania Twain's,
Black eyes, I don't need 'em
Positively never goin' back
I'd rather die standing
Black eyes -I don't need 'em
Definitely found my self-esteem
It's all behind me, they'll never find me now
Find your self -esteem and be forever free to dream
I Got Flowers Today..
I got flowers today.
I got flowers today.
I got flowers today,
I got flowers today.
The author is unknown,
This Life Is Yours
(Author: Susan Polis Schultz)
Take the power
The abuser�s physical attacks or aggressive behavior can range from bruising to murder. It often begins with what is excused as trivial contacts which escalate into more frequent and serious attacks.
Sexual Abuse -
Physical attack by the abuser is often accompanied by, or culminates in, sexual violence wherein the woman is forced to have sexual intercourse with her abuser or take part in unwanted sexual activity.
Psychological Battering -
The abuser�s psychological or mental violence can include constant verbal abuse, harassment, excessive possessiveness, isolating the woman from friends and family, deprivation of physical and economic resources, and destruction of personal property.
Battering Escalates. -
It often begins with behaviors like threats, name calling, violence in her presence (such as punching a fist through a wall), and/or damage to objects or pets. It may escalate to restraining, pushing, slapping, and/or pinching. The battering may include punching, kicking, biting, sexual assault, tripping, throwing. Finally, it may become life-threatening with serious behaviors such as choking, breaking bones, or the use of weapons.
of abuse on women and children!!
Its time to change the laws so they protect the victims,
not the perps!!
at the hands of people who claim to love them.
"why dont you just leave"
and start asking the men
"why do you beat them"
Written by Twain/Lange
"Come on over" CD.
Blues tears, gimme freedom
I won't live where things are so out of whack
No more rollin' with the punches
No more usin' or abusin'
than live on my knees
Begging please -no more
Blue tears -gimme freedom
Black eyes -all behind me
Blue tears'll never find me now
Finally-I'm forever free to dream
No more cryin' in the corner
No excuses-no more bruises
It wasn't my birthday or any other special day.
We had our first argument last night,
And he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me.
I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said,
Because he sent me flowers today.
It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day.
Last night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me.
It seemed llike a nightmare.
I couldn't believe it was real.
I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over.
I know he must be sorry,
Because he sent me flowers today.
And it wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day.
Last night, he beat me up again.
And it was much worse than all the other times.
If I leave him, what will I do?
How will I take care of kids?
What about money?
I'm afraid of him and scared to leave.
But I know he must be sorry,
Because he sent me flowers today.
Today was a very special day.
It was the day of my funeral.
Last night, he finally killed me.
He beat me to death.
If only I had gathered
Enough courage and strength to leave him,
I would not have gotten flowers today.
but apparently,
she witnessed the death of her mother.
To choose what you want to do
And do it well
Take the power
To love what you want in life
And love it honestly
Take the power
To control your own life
To walk in the forest
and be part of nature
Take the power to control
your own life
No one else can do it for you
You deserve the best
Take the power
To make your life health and exciting
worthwhile and very happy
While you reach for your dreams.......
