The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) defines domestic violence as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse” (NCADV, 2007). As a group, we chose to create a support group for victims, survivors, and their families to attend. The purpose of our group is to help women who have experienced domestic violence build up their self-esteem, confidence, and teach them self-love to help their overall well-being and life. We plan to educate these women on the cycle of violence,
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It is an issue that no certain group of people is exempt from. Raising awareness to this growing issue and creating a support group is the overall goal of achievement. We are implementing a support group for survivors, victims, and their family members. We hope to ensure a safe environment where the members of the group feel welcomed and have a sense of belonging. There is an overwhelming need for victims of domestic violence and through our support group, we hope to meet their needs by advocating as their social …show more content…
In addition to the physical harm, IPV and domestic violence can create health problems that can lead to mental illness, substance abuse, and even suicide attempts. In 1919, the U.S. surgeon general declared violence as a significant health problem and that is it preventable (Wheeler & McClain, 2015). Domestic violence affects individuals in every community regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, economic status, and religion. It is a universal phenomenon that persists in all countries of the world. Although there is no typical victim, there are several factors that contribute to violence that include poverty, lack of education, substance abuse, and a history of violence within the family. For victims of domestic violence, it can be challenging living in a rural community. There may not be adequate resources such as a safe house or shelter, access to proper medical care, and poor economic status of the community could negatively affect the victim’s situation. Along with the immediate harm caused, domestic violence has a deeper impact creating consequences for the women who experience it and has a traumatic effect on those who witness it such as children. There are also underlying factors that creates learned behavior, low self-esteem for victims, and an unequal balance of power. Victims of domestic violence struggle throughout their life after suffering
It is an issue that no certain group of people is exempt from. Raising awareness to this growing issue and creating a support group is the overall goal of achievement. We are implementing a support group for survivors, victims, and their family members. We hope to ensure a safe environment where the members of the group feel welcomed and have a sense of belonging. There is an overwhelming need for victims of domestic violence and through our support group, we hope to meet their needs by advocating as their social …show more content…
In addition to the physical harm, IPV and domestic violence can create health problems that can lead to mental illness, substance abuse, and even suicide attempts. In 1919, the U.S. surgeon general declared violence as a significant health problem and that is it preventable (Wheeler & McClain, 2015). Domestic violence affects individuals in every community regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, economic status, and religion. It is a universal phenomenon that persists in all countries of the world. Although there is no typical victim, there are several factors that contribute to violence that include poverty, lack of education, substance abuse, and a history of violence within the family. For victims of domestic violence, it can be challenging living in a rural community. There may not be adequate resources such as a safe house or shelter, access to proper medical care, and poor economic status of the community could negatively affect the victim’s situation. Along with the immediate harm caused, domestic violence has a deeper impact creating consequences for the women who experience it and has a traumatic effect on those who witness it such as children. There are also underlying factors that creates learned behavior, low self-esteem for victims, and an unequal balance of power. Victims of domestic violence struggle throughout their life after suffering