Cause and Impacts
How many people are affected? (men and women)
1 in 4 men, 1 in 3 women
Who was our community partner?
YWCA Westman
What is Domestic Violence?
a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over someone
What are the three impacts in society from domestic violence
social, political, and legal
What are the most common countries that domestic violence occur
Jordan, Turkey, Iran, Bangladesh
What is insecurity?
a lack of confidence, self-doubt, or anxiety about one’s abilities, goals, and relationships
Why does domestic violence happen?
Because of people's desire to control/past trauma
What are the three Rs
Recognize, respond, and refer
What is intergenerational trauma?
he transfer of traumatic effects from one generation to the next
Why is it difficult for "victims" to speak up?
Fear of feeling responsible for the abuse or that speaking up can lead to direct physical harm
What are the 4 main types of Domestic Violence
Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Economic
Who is a "victim" in a domestic violence situation?
any individual who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm of domestic violence
(Bonus!) What was the book we read called?
Obsessed!