1. How to Build Positivity in Married Life? : Click Here
    Dismiss Notice

Domestic Violence - Help Lines Country wise (Report Police, Aid Organizations )

Discussion in 'Married Life' started by sun01, Dec 4, 2015.

  1. sun01

    sun01 Bronze IL'ite

    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    36
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Gender:
    Female
    I request moderator to make this thread sticky when information becomes available for good number of countries.

    This thread is
    1) To help the people who are experiencing domestic violence
    2) To give the awareness

    If you are experiencing the domestic violence, Please use the following help lines from the country you are living at present

    UK Helpline
    Emergency Call 999
    All the up to date details (regional contact numbers and aid organizations) are available on UK government website below.
    https://www.gov.uk/report-domestic-abuse


    I request people post similar information from the country you are living in.



    ===================
    What is domestic violence? ( Definition - Domestic Violence)

    Domestic violence and emotional abuse are behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Partners may be married or not married; living together, separated or dating.
    Examples of abuse include:

    • name-calling or putdowns
    • keeping a partner from contacting their family or friends
    • withholding money
    • stopping a partner from getting or keeping a job
    • actual or threatened physical harm
    • sexual assault
    • stalking
    • intimidation
    Violence can be criminal and includes physical assault (hitting, pushing, shoving, etc.), sexual abuse (unwanted or forced sexual activity), and stalking. Although emotional, psychological and financial abuse are not criminal behaviors, they are forms of abuse and can lead to criminal violence.

    The violence takes many forms and can happen all the time or once in a while. An important step to help yourself or someone you know in preventing or stopping violence is recognizing the warning signs listed on the "Violence Wheel."

    ANYONE CAN BE A VICTIM! Victims can be of any age, sex, race, culture, religion, education, employment or marital status. Although both men and women can be abused, most victims are women. Children in homes where there is domestic violence are more likely to be abused and/or neglected. Most children in these homes know about the violence. Even if a child is not physically harmed, they may have emotional and behavior problems.

    If you are being abused, REMEMBER

    1. You are not alone
    2. It is not your fault
    3. Help is available

     
    2 people like this.
    Loading...

Share This Page