| json_metadata | "{"app":"Musing","appTags":["Domestic"],"appCategory":"Domestic","appTitle":"How can domestic violence be handled?","appBody":"<p>The very first step is to be aware. I say this because the forms in which domestic violence takes are so diversified and sometimes they're so subtle that it becomes very easy to be oblivious to them, or to tell their extent and just how bad they've become. So being conscious is the very first step. And it is only after one has determined the type and the extent of the abuse that we can start to take action, but before this there would be very little that can be done.</p><p>Among the types of domestic violence we have the physical type which may include being at or threatened by someone else perhaps in may start from little axe of primary babe pulling pushing or forcing somebody to perform some physical actions--forcing someone to drink or take drugs for example. And it may escalate as far as to the extent of punching and other physical altercation.</p><p>It may also be the sexual form of abuse, I.e where a person is forced or coerced into forms of sexual behavior or touch from another person. It include unwanted touching of genitals or breasts, or basically unwanted sex of any type (anal, oral, or vaginal,) and this can happen even when one is married! And it us usually sexually demeaning or humiliating to the person experiencing such abuse.</p><p>There are also verbal, emotional and psychological forms. That is when a persons self worth it self esteem is constantly targeted and damaged by another, via constant criticizing, belittling, cursing or having people turned against them by the abuser etc. It may also be from the use of threats, fear or intimidation. </p><p>Having identified the form in which the abuse comes, we can then begin to take steps to solve it. But regardless it is always important to note some things, and these are that: first most abusers feel deep down in them a lack of power and they try to make up for this by making their victims feel weak. Secondly domestic abuse is never justified. Abusers will always try to come up with excuses and even make seem as though it is the victim's fault. But no matter the kind of rhetoric an abuser spawns, there is never a valid reason to abuse another person. And thirdly it can happen to anyone! This goes a long way to assure the victim who might feel that there is something wrong with them to justify being abused. Anyone can find themselves in this situation. Abusers can be any race color height, can be of any occupation and can even be found in the high stations of life, and same goes for the abused.</p><p>Now noving on to the steps that can be taken to stop this violence. The first is understanding the appropriate authorities that can be contacted. The laws and peculiarities differ from place to place, and so it is only after being familiarized with the laws that one can know the appropriate step to take regarding whom to report the issue to.</p><p>Another step to take is to find someone you trust, friends or family, that you can share your experience with. It might even be more advisable to contact a professional. So that even if you choose not to immediately leave the relationship, you at least have a third person who is aware and you can contact at any critical time when you might need an intervention.</p><p>Keep a Journal. You should also choose to write down the date and time of any incidents that occur, and what kinds of form they took, perhaps physical sexual etc. This can end up as being used as a legal document in the end, and can also act as a means of keeping tabs on events so as to make for a quick and accurate recalling when/if that time comes that such is ever needed.</p><p>Be aware of your environment at all times. Whenever you are with an abusive partner it is highly advisable to be aware of the things that go on at all time. Be aware of their moods and the tone of their voice. In short any subtle hint that can help you recognize when they are about to go off on their abusive path</p><p>Lastly you should have an escape plan and be ready to use it! Prepare a bank account, have a packed case, have an emergency phone. Don't ever be scared or coerced or blind to leave an abusive relationship! </p><p>Cheers and have a nice day!</p>","appDepth":2,"appParentPermlink":"fkujwx885","appParentAuthor":"mocoyoton","musingAppId":"aU2p3C3a8N","musingAppVersion":"1.1","musingPostType":"answer"}" |
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