Domestic Abuse

Running head : Domestic Abuse

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Domestic Abuse

Introduction

Domestic abuse is a problem that many families face across the world but due to silence on the issue , many people do not have knowledge on the magnitude of this problem . Many people have the perception that this form of abuse is only limited to physical abuse , yet this is not the case . Sexual , financial and emotional abuses are other forms of domestic abuse that many families face . Such forms of abuse have serious psychological

and physical effects to the victims , and it is important that they are taken seriously . This is especially important when taking into account that some forms of abuse have the potential to cause irreversible damage to the victims . It is important that everyone should understand the symptoms and signs of abuse , since domestic abuse knows no bs , and any person can be a victim . This will help to minimize the damage caused by long term domestic abuse . The following references help to explain the nature of domestic abuse , the various forms it can take , the effects that it has to victims and the effective ways of reducing these forms of abuse (a ) Shipway , L (2004 . Domestic violence : A handbook for health professionals . London : Routledge

This book is designed for health professionals in to help them gain a deeper insight on forms of domestic abuse and how to handle them The author presents various theoretical debates which center around the of domestic...