Book 2 of the Frangel series has now been released
Book 2 of the Frangel series has now been released
The definition of domestic violence and abuse is:
Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality.
This can encompass but is not limited to the following types of abuse:
• Psychological
• Physical
• Sexual
• Financial
• Emotional
Who does it affect?
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, social background, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity
It happens in all kinds of relationships: heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
Statistics show the vast majority of domestic violence incidents are carried out by men and experienced by women
When does it happen?
It can begin at any stage of the relationship. Domestic violence is rarely a one-off. Incidents generally become more frequent and severe over time.
Where does it happen?
It can happen ANYWHERE - In the home, in the street or even in a shop. Private or public place, it doesn't matter.
Domestic abuse is about WHAT happens, not where it happens.
CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE
If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte
On average, a woman is assaulted 35 times before her first call to the police (Jaffe, 1982)
In 90% of domestic violence incidents in family households, children were in the same or the next room (Hughes, 1992)
In 2015-16 there were 58,104 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland - a decrease of 3.0% from 2014-15 where there were 59,882 incidents recorded. The figures from 2014-2015 are an increase of 2.5% from 2013-14 (Scottish government statistics).
Children exposed to domestic abuse are more likely to have behaviour and emotional problems (C. Humphries, 2006)
Domestic abuse is rarely a one off incident. It normally follows a pattern of abusive behaviour, then the victim is shown with love, then the abuse starts all over again.
Domestic abuse can have a long lasting psychological effect on the victim and also children who have witnessed it.
30% of domestic violence starts, or intensifies, during pregnancy (Department of health, October 2004)
Domestic abuse has more repeat victims than any other crime. (British crime survey reports)
Domestic abuse is the single most quoted reason for being homeless (Shelter 2002)
At least 750,00 children witness domestic violence every year in the UK (Department of health 2002)
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