The Consequences Of Domestic Violence - 2346 Words

Abstract: Domestic violence is something that is overlooked in many aspects. While reading my paper you will learn about different types of domestic violence. How every type is different than the other. Each type hurts not only the victim, but everybody in the abuser and the victim’s lives. Children are usually the witnesses in these situations and tend to be caught in the middle. You will learn how this affects them now and how it affects them later in life. There are also many reasons that someone turns to domestic violence, and all of those topics will be discussed. Finally, you will learn about the treatments available and all the ways to get help. After reading this paper I hope that you will be a little more informed on the consequences of domestic violence. â€Å"1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime† (Statistics). 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