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Domestic violence is any behavior involving physical, psychological, emotional, sexual or verbal abuse. It is any form of aggression intended to hurt, damage, or kill an intimate person.
...Studies have found that children who witness abuse are more likely to accept relationships that are abusive.
It is essential that children who are directly or indirectly affected by domestic violence receive psychological care.
Society has seldom considered the vicarious effects of domestic violence between partners on the lives of children.
Always make your familial environment a safe and inviting place.
May you begin living beyond.
Domestic abusers and the abused need to develop healthy support systems...
The lack of culpability of the perpetrator and his or her transference of blame onto alcohol or other substances only perpetuates the violent behaviors.
We are a society of excuses, shame and blame; we avoid accountability and often project our responsibility when involving domestic violence.
Domestic violence is frequently excused when alcohol and other substances are involved.
No one wants to be entrapped by his or her addictive habit...
Domestic violence rarely affects only those directly involved in the abusive relationship.