Pena 1

Due 27
Betsy Pena
Ms. Barrett
AP English 12
03/07/16
Domestic Violences Effects on Women
Thesis Statement: Domestic violence is a serious problem occurring throughout the world; women
are the largest group targeted and suffer many different effects from the abuse.
Adult Health." Domestic Violence against Women: Recognize Patterns, Seek Help. N.p., n.d. Web.
06 Mar. 2016.
This article explains the ways to know the signs of abuse and how to leave the dangerous
situation. It gives information that can help the victim escape from the violence. There are
steps provided to break the cycle and reach a point of safety.
"Domestic Violence :: Women Helping Women." Women Helping Women RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 05
Mar. 2016.
This web page gives detailed information about domestic violence and what it entitles. It also
gives the statistics of how many women are affected and which types of abuse are most
commonly found. Not only does it give information about abuse but provides choices for
what a person in this situation can do.
"Effects of Domestic Violence." HealthyPlace. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2016.
This article gives suggestions to survivors on how to cope with effects of domestic violence.
It also gives information about how abusers are often children of abuse themselves and signs
of future problems that may arise.
"Effects of Domestic Violence." Joyful Heart Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2016.

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This web page gives information of the percentages of women involved in domestic violence
as well as the different types. It goes into detail about the effects it has on the body such as
shock, dissociation and many other kinds of involuntary responses. It also describes the
various effects it can have physically and mentally.
"The Hidden Consequences Of Domestic Violence Linger For Decades." ThinkProgress RSS. N.p.,
26 Sept. 2014. Web. 05 Mar. 2016.
This article goes into the effects of those indirectly affected by the abuse, such as children
and family members of the victim. It also narrows it down onto the mental health issues
that arise, such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
"Impact of Domestic Violence on Women's Mental Health." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, n.d. Web.
06 Mar. 2016.
This scholastic article describes in addition to physical injuries, women who are victims of
domestic violence are also at a greater risk of mental health problems such as depression and
psychotic symptoms. Most women targeted were abused in their childhood and were in
economic poverty.
"Long Term Effects of Domestic Violence." - AARDVARC.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Mar. 2016.
This web page gives detailed information about the different types of effects domestic
violence has on individuals. It focuses on the long term effects and how they should be
treated.
"Stop Violence Against Women." - The Effects of Woman Abuse. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2016.
This web page lists various effects of abuse. They are categorized in groups such as mental
abuse, psychiatric health issues, and sexual health issues.