Domestic+Violence

=The Impact of Domestic Violence on Society Ashlan Shaw=

Domestic abuse happens when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence. Forms of domestic violence include, but are not limited to, physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Abusers believe they are entitled to use any method necessary to control their victims. Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over another person. Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear a person down and keep them under his or her thumb. A person's abuser may also threaten them, hurt them, or hurt those close to them. Domestic violence and abuse does not discriminate. It happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And while women are more commonly victimized, men are also abused—especially verbally and emotionally.

This topic is extremely important for professionals working with families, because it happens everyday all across the country and the world. It is important for professionals to understand both where the victim is coming from, as well as the perpetrator. Recognizing that responding to domestic violence, I believe, is a process rather than an act, health professionals need to work with other agencies in supporting, and providing options for, survivors of domestic violence. Human services alone cannot meet all the needs of people experiencing domestic violence. But it is uniquely placed to help change public attitudes to domestic violence, and ensure that victims experiencing domestic violence can access services to help them change their situation. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =The impact of Interparental Violence on Children's Development=

Violence have a huge impact on children growing up. Children can remember the little things that people do wrong growing up. Violence usually happens within the family. Interparental violence usually is that the women is the victim of spousal or partner battering. Both the batterer and the victim are more likely to be young, and the abuser also is likely to be a substance abuser. Interparental violence promotes a negative view for the children.

This topic is important for parents to know because children who sees domestic abuse are at risk for developmental problems. One problem is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying physical or emotional event, which causes the person to have persistent, frightening thoughts and memories of the ordeal. Parents can use this topic to encourage positive interaction with children by making sure that they do not argue or fight around the child. I understand that everyone family is not perfect and there will be some disagreements. But if you are a parent try not to argue in the house or any where that your child can hear you or see you. This will help the child in the long run. Knowing that your child is happy and wont be effected by interparental violence is more important then arguing about non sense with your spouse.

Heath, Phyllis. (2009). Parent-Child Relations Context, Research, and Application. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

The most common form of family violence is spousal abuse, and which typically the male is seen as the abuser. There are many different aspects that contribute to domestic violence, whether it is stress, unemployment, medical issues, money, etc. Children can pick up on emotions and feelings that parents are having and it then affects them as well. If a child is seeing the abuse happen it is most likely the child will also have problems with attachment, stress, emotions, trust, relationships, and PTSD. The effect interparental violence has on children at different ages varies but all the same it does affect them in ways that can forever change them and impact their lives and development. Even an infant can experience developmental problems from interparental violence.

Interparental violence is important because of it’s consequences it has not only on the abused but the children. It is important for parents to be aware of what interparental or domestic violence is in order to seek help if needed. It is also very important for parents to get their children out of the situation if they are not able to themselves. As a professional knowing the outcomes of situations and abuse problems that exist within a home are very important to helping others and giving them the resources needed. The developmental risks that are a concern with interparental violence can be detrimental to a child and this puts their life at risk no matter how serious the problem is, their full potential may never be reached due to this kind of violence. Knowing information on this topic and keeping it in mind when working with others can only benefit us all in the long run and hopefully keep the development of children out of harm.

Heath, Phyllis. (2009). Parent-Child Relations Context, Research, and Application. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.