Awareness, perception, definition and documentation of domestic violence differ widely from country to country. Victims of domestic violence may be trapped in domestic violent situations through isolation, power and control, cultural acceptance, lack of financial resources, fear, shame, or to protect children.
Violence experienced by women is different in nature, severity and consequence from the violence experience by men. The intensity and severity of violence used by men is more extreme and more likely to include physical violence, threats and harassment. Female victims of domestic violence experience more serious psychological consequences than male victims and are much more likely to feel afraid of their partners.
Abuse can have a serious impact on the way a person thinks and interacts with the world around him/her. The chronic exposure to domestic violence and the fear resulting from this exposure can cause not only immediate physical injury, but also mental shifts that occur as the mind attempts to process trauma or protect the body. Domestic violence affects one’s thoughts, feelings and behavior and can significantly impact one’s mental stability.
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