Religion Psychology
What is Domestic Abuse? by Keith McGregor
In your Sanctuary’s view abuse is defined as is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members. This can include forced marriage and so-called ‘honour crimes’. This abuse may include a range of abusive behaviours, all of which are not always inherently violent.
Domestic abuse is about power and control. It is a pattern of behaviour, which is not necessarily caused by anger. This abuse is used to control others, and is not caused by a loss of control. There are five main types of abuse, and it is often common for victims of abuse to experience more than one.
The five main types of abuse are:
Physical abuse: Slapping, punching, kicking, pushing, spitting, pulling hair, choking.
Sexual abuse: Rape, forced participation, sexual degradation.
Emotional: Yelling, name calling, constant criticism, blaming, manipulation, controlling.
Psychological: Threats, isolation, intimidation, sleep deprivation.
Financial: Withholding money and basic necessities, preventing you from working, making you account for all money spent.
These lists are not exhaustive and each individual is unique; therefore perpetrators of domestic abuse may display behaviours that have not been stated on this list.
Anyone can experience domestic abuse, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, class, age, sexuality, disability or lifestyle. Domestic abuse can also occur in a range of relationships including heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender relationships, and also within extended families.
Statistics show that nationally 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience abuse at sometime in their adult life; with 1 in 3 women experiencing domestic abuse in Surrey. Women on average are assaulted up to 35 times before they report the violence to the Police. Even so, the Police receive a call relating to a abuse incident every minute. In England and Wales alone, on average two women are murdered every week as a result of domestic violence.
Many of the victims of domestic abuse go without help because friends, family and work colleagues do not recognise the signs and do not know how to help them.
There is acknowledgment that many victims are not actually married to the abuser, but rather cohabiting or in other arrangements.
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of size, gender, or strength, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. Emotional abuse is often minimized, yet it can leave deep and lasting scars.
About the Author
Keith McGregor is a partner of Strawberrysoup, a web design agency with offices in Chichester and Bournemouth. Strawberrysoup specialist in creative web design, content managed websites, search engine optimization, search engine marketing and graphic design.
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