education
what is abuse?
what is domestic violence?
7 signs of abuse
Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of a thing, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression.
The Four types of abuse:
1. Physical abuse.
2. sexual child abuse (Rape, molestation, child pornography
3. neglect (Physical neglect, educational neglect, and.
4. Emotional abuse (Aka: Verbal, Mental, or Psychology-
7 signs of abuse
what is domestic violence?
7 signs of abuse
Possible Indicators of Physical Abuse
1. Multiple bruising.
2. Fractures.
3. Burns.
4. Bed sores.
5. Fear.
6. Depression.
7. Unexplained weight loss.
Assault (can be intentional or reckless)
what is domestic violence?
what is domestic violence?
what is domestic violence?
The prevalence of domestic violence is arguably one of the top health concerns in the country. Understanding its definition can help you to take more effective action against its many manifestations of abuse. In some cases, abusers may not even realize that they're inflicting domestic violence on someone else. On the flipside, victims may not take action against their abusers if they don't realize that the behavior they're experiencing is indeed domestic violence.
what is substance abuse?
Do LGBTQ people experience domestic violence?
what is domestic violence?
Substance abuse: The excessive use of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug.
What are resources available for victims?
Do LGBTQ people experience domestic violence?
Do LGBTQ people experience domestic violence?
NATIONAL CRISIS ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSISTANCE:
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline. ...
- National Dating Abuse Helpline. ...
- National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp. ...
- National Sexual Assault Hotline. ...
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. ...
- National Center for Victims of Crime. ...
- National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project.
Do LGBTQ people experience domestic violence?
Do LGBTQ people experience domestic violence?
Do LGBTQ people experience domestic violence?
A new study from Rutgers University found a significant increase in the frequency of intimate partner violence (IPV) in same-sex relationships with a history of IPV following the recent pandemic and global shutdown.
LGBTQ community
Domestic violence has no boundaries or barriers. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation; but much of the domestic violence awareness movement focuses on solely heterosexual relationships. Members of the LGBTQ community say they do not feel seen or heard but we are pushing for a change.