The February Contest#1 by sduttaskitchen | How can we overcome domestic violence?

Welcome to my blog! Domestic violence has been a reoccurring word heard across the walls of society. It is observed to happen to both gender lines, but with the female gender having more instances to deal with.

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Share some tips to avoid domestic violence!

In combating and avoiding domestic violence, we have to be intentional about different factors that are seen as triggers.

Firstly, we have to be attentive to the emotional and physical composure of those around us. When we observe jealousy and let-down altitudes, we have to know this emotional dysfunction is in place, and hence, we should quickly withdraw from any conversation. Physical triggers may come from little, mild, and intense aggressions; when observed, we should retreat and take precautions.

Secondly, we should be able to communicate more openly to allow for a free and understandable sharing of views and boundaries. This helps put some of the aggressions and triggers in check.

Prioritizing our mental health in all activities as well as having basic knowledge and dynamics of how abuse happens to always know when triggers are still in their early stages. This, in line, would help us create personal safety plans for exit.

In avoiding domestic violence, we should endeavor to always say yes and continue with healthy relationships and quit as soon as we observe forms of abuse. However, we should be able to know how rights allow us to know when we are abused with the freedom of obtaining restraining orders therein.

Lastly, we should be able to resolve disputes in a nonviolent way. This will help calm nerves and promote peace always. Contacting and considering professional help (counsellors) should be adopted when self-measures aren't active.

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What are the main reasons behind increasing domestic violence?

Economic issues have been seen to be one vital trigger to domestic abuse. This includes inflationary concerns that have shrunk household incomes, job loss, and other inadequacies. Tension from these factors is a potential trigger to causing domestic violence in households. We've also seen people's rash reactions when on outdoor activities due to the same economic stress.

Traditional and Cultural Negligence. Some situations and issues bothering domestic violence are treated with kid gloves because of their alienation. Circumstances where gender disparity is skewed and the female gender is relegated to the receiving end.

Substance and mental instability. The use of substances is a potential trigger of abuse as it increases the chances of violence and aggression. In some places, issues of mental health are neglected, and this poses a major challenge to unbalanced behaviors. When unchecked over time, it may cause violence of diverse kinds.

"Charity begins at home!" If you believe the term- then do you think we must protest domestic violence? Justify.

I definitely believe that charity begins at home. Domestic Violence is perpetrated by individuals, and these individuals are from a home. To genuinely protest against domestic violence we have put in place our homes in a manner that discourages violence of any kind.

We cannot be true believers in this fight when we have traces of violence in our respective homes. For me, this is one foundational solution to genuinely curb domestic violence. There may be other factors to show how we protest against domestic violence.

Talking about these negative vices helps to remove the stigma associated with most gender-based domestic violence.

We could also see this drive help create a safer environment for everyone. The family and wider society at large.

Protesting and driving a zero tolerance to domestic violence would help ameliorate completely some pending cultural and traditional belief systems that either keep mum on domestic abuses or encourage it as a way of correctional and authoritarian path.

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How does domestic violence impact the youth? Explain.

Domestic violence has a way of impacting us despite the age range. However, the youth is the most vulnerable in this age range. However, these are some of the impacts we can see from its effects;

Domestic violence seemingly brings about trauma and mental instability. This is a violence of oppression and intimidation and hence brings about mental inability and depression in victims.

Another in this sequence is the impact on the self-esteem of the youths. This is a situation where the victim feels less and worthless. after repetitive abuse and intimidation.

Effect on their behaviors. This is because of the aggression experienced. They tend to become acclimatized to these negative behaviors and hence see it as a way of life.

We all know the effects of these behaviors which tend to make them withdraw from public spaces and also difficulty keeping healthy relationships. Imagine kids from an abusive home and how would grow up with this ideology.

For those in our school system, it could affect their academic performance. This is typical of violence from both at home that distracts them and from school spaces that unsettles them. There are situations they have to stay away from schools because of the resultant trauma.

Other impacts like indulging in early sexual activities due to abuses in that path, abuse of drugs and other substances from abuses, and other mental health issues.

In conclusion, we should collectively say no to domestic violence no matter who is affected. Protesting against this means we are saying no to abusive relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, etc. This cannot be overemphasized. Hence, a word in this direction means hope for the voiceless.

Thank you, friends...

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