Different Theories of Domestic Abuse | Essay
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Different Theories of Domestic Abuse | Essay
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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3Exploring theories to explain the cause of domestic violence....................................................3Paul's Behavioural Pattern in an Abusive Relationship..............................................................4Impact of Domestic abuse on Debbie and her Children.............................................................5Refuges and Independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVA) to help the victims of Domestic. .6Abuse.........................................................................................................................................6Current Legislation such as MARACs, Police Protection orders...............................................7CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................8REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................................9
INTRODUCTIONDomestic abuse or violence is a form or pattern of behaviour that involves physical, mental,emotional or social abuse by one person against another person. Domestic violence involvesphysical abuse such as acid throwing, marital rape, sexual assaults, bride burning, honour killing,and dowry deaths (Chang, Kahle and Hirsch, 2015). The chance of domestic violence increaseswhen abuser thinks that abuse is acceptable and justified in all sense and it will not be reported toany member of the family. Awareness, reporting of domestic abuse, documentation and perceptionsrelated to violence is different for all the countries.As a result of physical, mental and emotional abuse, the victim is likely to experiencephysical trauma, acute and chronic health issues, mental instability, financial crises and low abilityto maintain healthy relationships. If children reside in house where domestic violence happens, thenthey are likely to suffer from physiological problems at the initial stages of life such as aggressiveand arrogant behaviour and indecency (Mackenzie and et.al, 2015). Domestic violence is verycommon in child marriage and forced marriages.This essay will focus on different theories whichresults in domestic abuse at early and later stages of life. It also includes historical developmentsand variables concerning domestic violence. Exploring theories to explain the cause of domestic violenceSeveral theories such as rational choice theories and biological theories have emerged inrecent times which specifies a bidirectional link between domestic violence and criminal behaviourexerted in families (Eshelman and Levendosky, 2012). related to domestic violence have emergedin the recent times. All the theories are based on individual perception and psychology, familydysfunction as well as behavioural changes in family members (Butler, 2015). Biological theorysuggest that the behaviour which caused domestic violence by Paul is due to his biology because hehas been living alone due to his parents separation. He do not like if Debbie visits her parentshome..(Devries and et.al, 2013).Rights theories: Historically, all the theories related to domestic violence are based on the fact thatphysical, mental, emotional, economic or social abuse is private and family concern, hence legalauthorities and legislations should not be imposed to control domestic violence (Bradbury‐Jonesand Broadhurst, 2015). Violence against Men and Women Explanations: Although, cases of domestic violence againstwomen in UK is reported less than compared to violence against men, still cases of female abuseare treated very harshly by legal judiciary systems of UK (Healey, Humphreys and Howe, 2013.).Physical, sexual and emotional harassment against women is not only considered as a domestic
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