10 ways to fight domestic violence

Domestic violence occurs when a family member, partner, or ex-partner tries to physically or psychologically dominate another. Domestic violence is often referred to as spousal violence, but can include cohabitants and "common-law marriages." While this is a widely accepted definition of domestic violence, it is too narrow. The broader definition of domestic violence includes any form of domestic violence.

This includes violence committed by parents against children, children against parents or siblings. Domestic violence encompasses all forms of physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and economic violence that can cause harm, injury, health, safety, life and well-being of the victim, mental and physical.

Domestic violence occurs in all cultures, and a person of any race, nationality, religion, gender and social status can be guilty of domestic violence. Domestic violence can be committed by both men and women, and it occurs in both same-sex and heterosexual relationships.

Despite several laws passed, domestic violence remains a widespread problem. Here are 10 ways you can help fight domestic violence and improve our lives and the lives of others.

10. Educate

Yes, domestic violence can occur in educated families, but an educated victim is stronger than an illiterate one. An educated victim, if she is an adult, can leave home and feed herself by getting a job, but this does not apply to an uneducated person. Most women in India tolerate domestic violence because, being illiterate, they have no source of income.

Educating a person, especially a woman, is a great way to protect against domestic violence. Let the printed word be her sword, education is freedom.

9. Raise awareness

Most people, educated or not, are unaware of the signs of domestic violence or the fact that it can be punished and helped. People need to be aware of the signs of domestic violence and how to seek help.

Seminars on domestic violence should be held in schools, colleges, offices, townships, villages, etc. Other means of communication, such as television and radio, should also be used to raise awareness among people.

8. Stop blaming the victim.

“It's your fault,” “the tangos are dancing together,” blaming the victim not only traumatizes the victim even more, but also deprives her of her resolve to stand up to the violence she is going through.

Even if the victim is at fault, violence is never the solution. Stop making excuses for violence, stop blaming the victim, and help her fight against it.

7. Speak openly against

It is very important that the victim does not remain silent, but speaks out against the violence she has had to face. Don't be ashamed to confide in close friends or someone else who can help. It may seem too much to talk about it on social networks, but in the modern world nothing can attract as much attention as social networks. Shed light on the issues everyone should be aware of, seek help, help and make our world a safer place.

6. Seek help from the state

Most countries around the world have laws that protect people from domestic violence. These laws are written to help victims fight domestic violence and lead to a happy and safe life. There are also various free hotlines where a person can get help immediately.

5. Contact community organizations

When the authorities are too lazy and corrupt to work, NGOs come to the rescue. There are several non-governmental organizations specializing in helping people who have suffered from domestic violence. It is recommended that you keep the contacts of these organizations close at hand and seek help when you need it.

4. Support the victim

Victims of domestic violence often lack support as most of us dismiss these issues as "private matters". We not only do not pay attention to their plight, but we do not even try to support the person.

Even a few words that convince a person that he is not alone can have a huge effect on his life. It can help him regain self-confidence and fight domestic violence.

We have to take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never tormented.

3. Give back

While it's not the safest thing to do, it's okay to take risks sometimes, especially when it comes to physical and psychological well-being. If you are physically harmed, fight back with all your might, self-defense is not violence. Be strong and take care of yourself.

2. Review concepts

In patriarchal societies, a woman who claims domestic violence is seen as insidious and uncivilized, while men who claim to do so are laughed at and seen as weak. Now is the time to go beyond prejudice and accept that no form of domestic violence, whether against a man or a woman, can be justified under any circumstances. Time to accept that this is a serious problem and that its victims need to be supported, not ridiculed.

1. Proper education

The biggest cause of domestic violence is inappropriate parenting. Research shows that children who face violence from their parents are more likely to abuse their children. It is well known that sons of fathers who beat their wives tend to beat their wives / girls, and daughters who face it are more likely to be submissive and oppressed.

Until we discard patriarchal beliefs and raise our children correctly, no amount of reform, regulation, or law can help our society. As the saying goes, charity starts at home. To change society, you need to start changes at home, in the family, in ourselves.

"To those who engage in violence: it is your sin, your crime and your shame. To those who protect the criminals: blaming the victims only hides the evil inside, making you the culprit, just like its perpetrators. Protect the innocent, or be like everyone else." ... (Flora Jessop)

We should not console ourselves with the fact that every woman (sometimes even men) has taken domestic violence, we should accept it as a necessary evil.