Domestic Violence

Running head: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic Violence
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A description of the social problem you selected and any known causes or explanations for
the problem.
Domestic violence refers to “any acts of exacting physical harm by a household or family
member on another, can also refer to the frequent or routine pattern of such behavior.” Some
researchers are attempting to discover the causes of domestic violence. For instance, specialists
of a Domestic Violence Intervention Project consider the cases and repeating cycles of domestic
violence to be as a result of a desire to establish control over the victim. The main factor of a
man’s aggressive behavior is the denial of responsibility for the committed actions (Pietri &
Bonnet, 2017).
There are robust methods of counterwork against domestic violence such as the
enactment of effective laws and policy procedures, educational and therapy programs for
abusers, shelters for victims, public information campaigns for the prevention of domestic
violence among others. Eventually, the primary goal of any research dealing with domestic
violence is to propose methods of fighting against domestic violence (Popple et al., 2019).
A description of the problem’s prevalence in society
Over the years, domestic violence has been widely associated with severe public health
problems. In recent times, reports show a wide estimate of their prevalence. For instance, in the
US, domestic violence is affecting over 22% of American women throughout their lifetime. Men
are also falling subject to domestic violence. However; in most cases, it is usually situational
couple violence, therefore, likely to be physically unhurt (Henry, 2018).
A description of the specific population impacted by this social problem, if any. If the social
problem you selected does affect a specific population, include an explanation of why that
might be the case.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence can occur to anybody, irrespective of their strength, size or gender, yet
the problem is denied, overlooked or excused. Psychological abuse is mostly overlooked as it
does not leave any visible evidence in the form of marks like physical violence. However, it
leaves emotional scars that can last for a lifetime (“Chapter 3”, p42). The abuser uses domestic
violence to gain control over the abused and maintaining this control in a relationship. An abuser
uses intimidation, fear, guilt, and shame to pull a person down and remain under their influence
and power (Golu, 2014). Other strategies that an abuser may use to inflict domestic violence are
threats of hurting you or those whom you love.
Domestic abuses occur among the couples who are heterosexual as well as those in same-
sex relationships. Domestic violence does not discriminate as it happens in all ethnic
backgrounds, all ages, and economic backgrounds. The most commonly victimized people are
women, who receive physical abuse from their husbands. Men are also emotionally and verbally
abused by their wives, and in some rare cases, they are also physically abused. People deserve to
feel safe, valued and respected and, therefore, any abusive behavior is not acceptable regardless
of its source. The sources of domestic violence could be men, women, or teenagers, and it should
be avoided at all cost (Prenzler & Fardell, 2017).
For anyone to be rescued from an abusive relationship, they must be able to recognize
violence. Domestic violence develops from threats of physical attack that are accompanied by
verbal abuses, which are inclined toward violence (“Center on Budget and Policy Priorities”,
2011). At times, physical injury may result, and least but to mention this is the most noticeable
peril. Besides physical abuse, psychological and emotional costs of domestic violence are severe.
These emotional disturbances from violent relationships can destroy an individual’s self-esteem
resulting in depression and anxiety. Another ill that is associated with low self-esteem is a