DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Frida Contreras | Alison Zepeda | The University of Texas at El Paso

Introduction Results

According to the United States Department of

Justices Office on Violence Against Women, the Research led that not many are
definition of domestic violence is a pattern of willing to seek for help due to
abusive behavior in any relationship that is used fear. Fear of it all getting worse,
by one partner to gain or maintain control over fear of physical and sexual
another intimate partner.re (statement of the violence, fear of more threats
problem) and intimidations, fear of
constant emotional abuse and
fear of economic deprivation.
Proposition Victims refused to stand up
and speak out due to shame
o Seek help; professionally or by loved ones and guilt. Others stand by
because no one is willing to
o Inform yourself; be aware and bring actually help them out and
awareness towards the issue fight fire with fire.

o Provide support; listen and help out

Conclusion
o Expand funding's and programs
Domestic violence is a worldwide problem that is often overlooked,
excused or even denied. Victims fear to speak out due to the lack of
Methods awareness and support there is out there. Domestic violence
survivors are portrayed as the low social economic status but thats
o The first step to ending domestic violence, is not always the case. It can happen to anyone; no matter their sex,
acknowledging you are in an abusive relationship and race or religion. There are over 3,000 shelters for homeless dogs,
choosing to take action and not be a victim any longer.
Procedure and how many domestic violence shelters do you think there is in
the United States? A little over 1,000. There needs to be more
o Explore the internet, there are many websites and
Steps To Prevent Domestic Violence awareness and support, there needs to be a change.
phone numbers you can contact for help. Such as, 1-
800-799-SAFE (7233) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Sources
https://www.google.com/search?q=domestic+violence&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS773US773&source=lnm
s&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMpviRsuXXAhUE0iYKHQVWAc0Q_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=974
#imgrc=ea3P_iH3V_fBU
o Dont put your two cents in, if you do not know; the
victim needs emotional support and not well maybe Abuse Defined. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2017, from http://www.thehotline.org/is-this-
abuse/abuse-defined/
you did something to anger your partner or the what
ifs Acknowledge Seek out for Speak out, no Put an end to https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/when-your-adult-child-breaks-your-heart/201510/5-facts-
everyone-must-know-about-domestic
and help need to live it
recognize in fear of the
o There are not enough fundings or shelters for your person you
What is Domestic Violence? (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2017, from
http://family.findlaw.com/domestic-violence/what-is-domestic-violence.html
domestic violence victims, too many woman and situation love
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm
children dont have a safe place.