“When I am asked why a man/woman doesn’t leave a abuser I say. They stay because the fear of leaving is greater than the fear of staying. They will leave when the fear of staying is greater than of leaving.” Rebecca J. Burns, The Last Straw. Domestic violence is considered a crime; but some people question whether or not this is over exaggerated and should result in greater punishment then when already exist.
Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone. "Don't make light of domestic abuse.” Indianapolis Star 31 Oct. 2010. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. Indianapolis Star, ProQuest.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Some of Americans believe that the decision should be left to the court. They think that if a woman is getting abused that helping them should be left to the police. Some even think since it’s not happening to them then why should they care. They feel that when the abuser it put into to jail when he gets out there is a great chance he will come back. When dealing with domestic violence you first have to put the incidents on record. Then there comes the restraining order. A restraining order is not good enough; it’s just a piece of paper. Last year in Indiana, 62 men, women and children lost their lives to domestic abuse. Duke Josh. "Shelters strained by rising number of abuse victims.” Indianapolis Star 4 Jan. 2011. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. Indianapolis Star, ProQuest.
Some ways to get involved to help maker stricter laws are public service announcement is a way to take action. Public service announcement is featured on television, radio, print or other media. P.S.A is intended to be in the interest of the view. Starting with a public service announcements can aware others about the facts on domestic violence and it can possibly start a petition.
When it comes to domestic violence some people question whether it should result in greater punishment then what already exist. Domestic violence can happen to anybody nobody what race age or gender. Doing a P.S.A is taking action on helping making stricter laws on domestic violence.
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