1. Asmitha DP, Sangeeta R, Soumya B, Urvija S

2. POINTS HIGHLIGHTED 1. What is Domestic Violence? 2. Why is domestic violence a problem in society? 3. Reasons for domestic violence 4. Effects of domestic violence 5. How to prevent domestic violence? 6. Case study 7. How to free people from the psychological problem after they have faced domestic violence? 8.Take a pledge 3. Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. 4. WHY IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE A PROBLEM IN SOCIETY? Domestic violence - physical or emotional abuse - reaches every corner of our society. It does not respect class, race, religion, culture or wealth. A working class mother on a run-down estate is just as likely to be abused as a professional woman used to managing teams of staff and making million-pound decisions. Overwhelmingly domestic violence is experienced by women and the perpetrator is male. Yet although in the vast majority of cases it is male to female, we should recognize that men, children and the elderly can be abused 5. REASONS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence may start when one partner feels the need to control and dominate the other. Abusers may feel this need to control their partner because of low self-esteem, extreme jealousy, difficulties in regulating anger and other strong emotions, or when they feel inferior to the other partner in education and socioeconomic background. 6. Alcohol and other chemical substances may contribute to violent behavior. A drunk or high person will be less likely to control his or her violent impulses. 7. Many psychiatric disorders are risk factors for domestic violence, including several personality disorder 8. EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Violence and the threat of violence at home creates fear and can destroy normal family functioning. Violence in the home also affects children. Children and young people don't have to see the violence to be affected by it. 9. Living with domestic violence can cause physical and emotional harm to children and young people. Children and young people who live with domestic violence are more likely to display aggressive behavior, experience anxiety, have reduced social skills, suffer symptoms of depression and show emotional distress. 10. HOW TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Call the police if you see or hear evidence of domestic violence. Speak out publicly against domestic violence. Take action personally against domestic violence when a neighbor, a co-worker, a friend, or a family member is involved or being abused. 11. Encourage your neighborhood watch or block association to become as concerned with watching out for domestic violence as with burglaries and other crimes. Reach out to support someone whom you believe is a victim of domestic violence and/or talk with a person you believe is being abusive. Support domestic violence counseling programs and shelters. 12. CASE STUDY VICTIM: Mrs. Kavitha Hemanthagiri 13. Allow her to tell her story. Let her know you believe her and want to hear about her experiences. Let her know you care about her and are concerned about her safety. Support her right to be angry. Dont deny any of her feelings. Respect the cultural values and beliefs that affect her behavior. 14. Help her assess her resources and support systems. Maintain contact with her. Physical and psychological isolation are powerful control tactics used by batterers. Let her know you are a nonthreatening, concerned ally who is able to see the reality of her situation and still respect her as a person. Let the woman know she does not have to endure her situation alone and that she deserves support. Offer her the telephone numbers of local resources. Call the SafePlace 24 hour Hotline for information on our services and other local resources. 15. A HELPER Believes that an abused woman is in crisis, but with appropriate support, information, and resources can make her own decisions and determine her own fate. Listens for requests for help. Provides what the woman says she needs. Checks in with the woman periodically. Establishes and maintains appropriate boundaries. Does most of the listening. Supports the woman as she makes her own decisions and does her own work. 16. FOR PARENTS Ask questions about your teens life. Listen with an open mind. Support your teen as they decide what to do. Open up clear channels of communication. Be calm and take positive action. 17. A RESCUER Believes a battered woman is helpless and needs someone to save her. Gives help even when it is not asked for. Fails to find out whether the help is welcomed. Gives advice instead of information. Gives what they decide the survivor needs. Does most of the talking and working. 18. FOR FRIENDS Listen first to what they have to say. Talk to them in private and keep what they say confidential. Let your friend know why you are concerned. Be specific. Refer to incidents you have personally witnessed instead of what you have heard from others. Offer to get your friend information. Mention other people your friend might talk to - a counselor, a teacher, or another adult they trust. Let them know you are available to talk more if they need. 19. TAKE A PLEDGE I will be violence free and will never stay silent about an act of violence. I will educate myself as well as others about healthy relationships. I will teach my son to respect women and teach my daughters self-esteem and self-worth. Pledge!