Every year, millions of people around the world suffer from domestic violence and are not limited to a particular gender or group (including women, LGBTQIA +, children, adults and men as well). Therefore, if you are a victim or if you know someone who is in such an unsafe situation, this article can help. If not, I urge you to educate yourself about domestic violence.

What is Domestic Violence?

Any behavior of someone in your home circle (including colleagues, ex-partners, close family members, other relatives, family friends) is intimidating, intimidating, intimidating, deceptive, hurtful, humiliating, suspicious, hurtful or hurtful.

What are the forms of violence in Domestic Violence?

Domestic and family violence includes all forms of abuse A person does not have to deal with all these forms of abuse in order to be a crime under the law. Harassment may include: ● verbal abuse
● Psychological abuse
● emotional abuse
● financial abuse
● Physical abuse
● Sexual harassment
● harassment and stitching
● spiritual or religious abuse
● Sexual harassment
● photo-based harassment

What are the effects of Domestic Violence?

Domestic and family violence is destroying people's lives. It affects women, children, family and the community.

Results in victim

● Death, illness, injury and disability - domestic and family violence is the leading cause of death, illness and disability for women under 45 years of age
● Emotional and psychological trauma - adverse effects on a person's physical, mental and emotional health including depression, shame, anger and suicide
● Homelessness - about a third of people in NSW seeking help for homelessness say domestic and family violence is a problem
● Alcohol and other drug use to cope with pain
● Injuries and physical problems, which may not be treated medically

Family effects

● Violence and threats of domestic violence create fear and can destroy family homes and lead to family breakdown
● Frequent travel to avoid bullying
● Common household conflicts
● Child protection or police involvement

Community Results

● Children growing up without learning about healthy and respectful relationships
● Abusers go to prison

● High levels of alcohol and drug abuse, and mental health problems
● Domestic and domestic violence is estimated to cost NSW economy more than $ 4.5 billion annually

Results for Kids

Of those women who experience violence, more than 50% have children in their care. Children and young people do not need to realize that violence will affect them. Studies show that living with domestic violence can cause physical and emotional harm to children and young people in the following ways:
● ongoing anxiety and depression
● emotional stress
● Disorders of food and sleep
● Physical symptoms, such as headaches and abdominal pain
● you find it difficult to control your stress
● low self-esteem
● Self-injury
● Be aggressive with your friends and classmates
● feel guilty or guilty about the violence

● you are having trouble building good relationships
● Improve fear and insomnia
● strives to go to school and do homework
● Use a bully or be a victim of bullying
● difficulty concentrating
● you find it difficult to solve problems
● a lack of empathy and concern for others
Children and young people need to grow up in a safe and caring environment. Where domestic or family violence exists, the home is unsafe and unsafe and children fear what might happen to them and their loved ones

How common is Domestic Violence in India?

Judging by statistics, one in three women in India suffers from mental, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse in the home.
Punjab, Haryana, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the top 4 recordings for most crimes against women.

How can you recognize domestic violence if you are a victim?

As a victim, it can be difficult to accept that they are in a state of domestic and family violence, especially if a loved one is causing injury and violence.
Never regret it and think it was your fault. Sometimes women do not get help because they feel too ashamed to talk about what is happening. Or they hope that violence will end.
If you experience domestic and family violence you may feel scared, insecure, degraded, angry and unsure of what to do. Domestic and domestic violence causes fear and lowers your self-esteem.

Ask yourself, does it make you feel:

● scared or scared?
● Are you worried?
● are you sick?
● dizziness?
● you feel insecure?
● you are too worried that you have trouble sleeping because of these feelings?
● physical symptoms, such as muscle spasms or heart palpitations?
● unable to concentrate because of these emotions?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you are a victim of domestic violence.

"At any time you have the power to say that this story will never end."

- Christine Mason Miller

Rules, helpline and legal aid numbers for victims of domestic violence

The Protection from Women in Domestic Violence Act (2005) (PWDVA), provides a comprehensive definition of domestic violence that includes all forms of physical, emotional, verbal, sexual and economic violence, and covers both the actual acts of such violence. and threats of violence. In addition, the PWDVA recognizes marital rape and includes harassment in the form of illegal lobola as a form of abuse.

HELPLINES

● Women Helpline(All India): 1091
● Women Helpline Domestic Abuse: 181
● Police: 100
● National Commission For Women: 011-26942369, 26944754
● Student/Child Helpline: 1098
● National Human Rights Commission: 011-23385368,9810298900
● Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh - +91 09302131099
● ICRW - 01146643333
● One Stop Crisis Centre or Nirbhaya Centre
● Lawyers Collective - +91 1124374830
● Sneha - +91 9167535765
● Save Indian Family Foundation - +91 9278978978

Even if you’re not a victim, don’t be a bystander. Staying silent is the same as choosing the side of the oppressor. Educate yourself so you can extend not just emotional support but also concrete advice to someone who might be going through this.
Let’s eradicate domestic violence together!

Sources

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/when-children-get-caught-between-domestic-violence-online-abuse/articleshow/76064654.cms
https://www.istockphoto.com/illustrations/domestic-violence?phrase=domestic%20violence&sort=mostpopular
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence
https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.naaree.com/domestic-violence-helplines-india/amp/