Domestic Violence

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In this article, the writer explains that domestic violence is defined as a pattern of coercive control that may consist of physical, sexual, and/or psychological assaults against intimate partners, whether current or former. The writer notes that domestic violence is considered a violation of basic human rights that must be prevented by political, legal and civil actions within all areas of society. The writer compares domestic violence in the U.S. with other nations. The writer concludes that in the United States, much progress has occurred during the past thirty years regarding the recognition of domestic violence as a major problem. As a result, numerous services in different professional disciplines have developed in order to address the legal, social service, and mental and physical health needs of the survivors, perpetrators and child witnesses of domestic violence.

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"Violence is a learned behavior that is usually passed on from one generation to the next, unless efforts are made to interrupt the dysfunctional pattern. Intervention not only teaches the partners more positive ways to resolve conflicts, but it teaches the children more appropriate interaction patterns, thus the cycle of abuse can be stopped."
"In the first stage of domestic violence, tension builds as small incidents of verbal and physical abuse begin, then during the second stage, episodes become more violent and more frequent, resulting in serious injury to the female. The cycle is reinforced during the third and final stage by the partner's remorse and assertions that the abuse will end. This behavioral pattern promotes the victim's passivity and submission to future abuse. Many researchers suggest that victims of domestic violence are not truly capable of acting in their own best interests due to fear and low self-esteem, however, others believe that the vast majority of victims are indeed capable of making rational decisions."

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