Domestic violence and statistic
What is Domestic violence? Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend, or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior; it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses. Studies have found that, survivors of domestic violence experience higher rates of depression, eating disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. The effects of domestic violence are physical too, including increased rates of chronic pain, unwanted pregnancies, HIV, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, and substance abuse . Types of Domestic violence:- When the general public thinks about domestic violence, they usually think in terms of physical assault that results in visible injuries to the victim. This is only one type of abuse. There are several categories of abusive behavior, each of which has its own devastating consequences. L...