Young Energetic Society

Domestic Violence can be described as when one adult in a relationship misuses power to control another. It is the establishment of control and fear in a relationship through violence and other forms of abuse. The violence may involve physical abuse, sexual assault and threats. Social isolation and emotional abuse can have long-lasting effects as well as physical violence.

Domestic Violence isn’t just hitting, or fighting, or an occasional argument.  It’s an abuse of power.  The abuser tortures and controls the victim by calculated threats, intimidation, and physical violence. . Although both men and women can be abused, in most cases, the victims are women. Children in homes where there is domestic violence are also abused or neglected. Although the woman is usually the primary target, violence is sometimes directed toward children, and sometimes toward family members and friends.

Many women in India are the victims of domestic abuse. Domestic violence is a CRIME and you must seek help.

Common Forms of domestic violence & its effects

• Female feticide (selective abortion based on the fetus gender or sex selection of child), Domestic violence, Dowry death or harassment , Mental and physical torture, Sexual trafficking, and Public humiliation.
• Children can themselves get physically abused or hurt.
• Witnessing violence actions can be mentally damaging
• Children often try to intervene to protect the adult victim, which puts them in a dangerous situation
• Children can copy the violent behaviour they witness, both as children and as adults
• They may develop stress-related problems in health
• They can loose self- confidence, be afraid/angry, and blame themselves for what is happening or feel guilty.

If you are being abused, REMEMBER! You are not alone. It is not your fault and Help is available. There are organizations like Young Energetic Society & Bell Bajao who take Domestic Violence seriously!

Written by our member – Surbhi Jain.