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what constitutes domestic violence in nc
How to identify domestic violence what constitutes domestic violence in nc Many health workers are unsure whether they should ask about violence because they feel there is little they can do about it. Some believe that violence is not a health issue. In fact, violence is as much a health issue as dirty drinking water. […]
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Husband Wife Domestic Violence Case
Husband Wife Domestic Violence Case Nyasha’s story: the cycle of violence Nyasha married Tarisai when she was only 17 years old. Soon afterwards Tarisai began to shout at her. At first she was concerned because he had been so loving before they were married. The reasons for his anger were often small: one day it […]
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Domestic Violence Why Women Stay
Why do women stay in violent relationships? Domestic Violence Why Women Stay Women do not leave their violent husband for many reasons: • No money, nowhere to go. The woman is trapped by her money situation; if she leaves, she may have no home to go to and no money. • How will the children manage without […]
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Why do some people beat or abuse their partners
Why do some people beat or abuse their partners? There are no simple answers to this question. Some men beat their wife because they believe this is an acceptable way of dealing with conflict. He may have seen his father behave in a similar way towards his mother. Violence becomes a way of keeping women ‘in […]
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The ways in which men can abuse women By mocking, abusing and humiliating For example, using foul language or verbally abusing the woman’s relatives and friends. By threatening For example, threats of killing or harming the woman, but also threats of harming himself (e.g. through suicide) if the woman leaves. By forcing her to have sex Some people think that because a woman is married she must allow her husband to have sex whenever he wants. This is not true. By controlling resources in the home For example, denying the woman money, health care or the opportunity to work. By forcing her to isolate herself For example, denying the woman the chance to meet her friends or to leave the house. By physical violence This covers any physical act that hurts the woman, from slapping to hitting and kicking her. In more serious cases, the man may use a weapon or even try to kill the woman.
The ways in which men can abuse women By mocking, abusing and humiliating For example, using foul language or verbally abusing the woman’s relatives and friends. By threatening For example, threats of killing or harming the woman, but also threats of harming himself (e.g. through suicide) if the woman leaves. By forcing her to have […]
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How do women suffering domestic violence present to health workers?
How do women suffering domestic violence present to health workers? Women rarely complain of being beaten. The typical health problems that women do complain of are: • those that are the direct result of violence, for example cuts, bruises and other injuries; • those due to the fear and unhappiness of living with a violent […]
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Why is violence against women a health issue?
Why is violence against women a health issue? Violence against women is common. In some places one in three women are beaten by their husband. Violence occurs in all classes of society. It severely damages a woman’s health. In the most extreme situations it can cause her death. Many victims seek help for the various health problems […]
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The woman who is being beaten or abused by her partner
The woman who is being beaten or abused by her partner Domestic violence is when one person in a family is violent towards another. Because the vast majority of victims are women, this section mainly deals with the specific issue of women being beaten by their male partner. The term ‘male partner’ includes both husbands as well […]
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Things to remember when dealing with people who have experienced trauma
Things to remember when dealing with people who have experienced trauma • Traumatic events include being a victim of violence or rape, being a victim of a criminal act, or being involved in war, terrorist violence or a major disaster. • Some people can develop a mental illness called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). • The main […]
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Treatment Interventions for PTSD
How to deal with PTSD Treatment Interventions for PTSD Questions to ask the person who has experienced trauma • What happened? Encourage the person to describe exactly what the traumatic event was. How did it start? What happened to you? Who else was present? What did you do immediately afterwards? These questions will help you […]
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