Domestic Violence in Canada

Domestic Violence in Canada

First of all , you should know what is Domestic violence. Domestic violence is a kind of behaviour that used by a person to achieve power and control over another person with whom they have or previously had an intimate relationship. don’t forget that you have the rights to live safely. also without any intimidation or violence. but only 80% of people that experienced this kind of violence would tell their friends or family about their condition. wort of all , only 30% of them would tell their conditions to the police.

There are many kinds of Domestic violence. here are some examples :

• Physical. (it can be done by hands or weapons or any object)
• Emotional. (verbal abuse or psychological intimidation. like threatening to kill partner, child, pet or any alive thing)
• Sexual. (including threats, terrifying or physical force. also using a position of power for sexual purposes)
• Financial. (like stealing, controlling finances, forcing a partner to work. also forbidding a partner from working)
• Spiritual. (including using religion to threaten or intimidate. also forcing a person to comply with religious beliefs against his or hers )
• Cyber. (like taking pictures or recording sound or video without that person’s contest. also sharing these things without that person’s contest)
• Persecution and stalking. (like using electronic devices to watch or control partner’s activities online. also following them or invading their privacy)

Domestic Violence side effects for a person

Please remember that every person can experience domestic violence. it’s not up to things like age , economic status or religion. even men can experience this kind of violence. most of the time , women experience this kind of violence. almost 7 of 10 people who experience domestic violence are females. Experiences of violence can have short and long side effects on a person’s physical or mental health. as a result :

• Physical pains
• Depression
• Anxiety and sleep distraction

Of course that person’s social and professional life can suffer.

Unfortunately Transgenders are more likely to experience intimate domestic violence than cisgender women. almost 30% to 50% of all transgenders have experience of partner violence.

In addition , Lesbian, and bisexual people are more likely to experience this kind of violence.

Domestic Violence sings

There are some signs that If you see in someone , you should be aware that person may experience this kind of violence. here are some examples :

• Not going to work or school
• Sickness
• Being withdrawn and fearful
• Unexplained injuries
• Anxiety and depression
• Being worried about making their partner angry
• Not spending time with friends or other people
• Being apologetic for their partners’ behaviour

How can we help a person that experiencing domestic violence

If this kind of violence happens for yourself , you should call the police or a provincial crisis line. you can also go to a safe shelter or make a contact with a domestic violence treatment center.

if you want to help another person , There are some ways that we can help a person at risk of or experiencing this kind of violence. here are some examples :

• Believe what that person tells you and listen carefully
• Try to really help that person. (by offering him/her a safe location like your house or any safe location)
• Try to support them with creating safety plans.(like packing a bag of essential things)
• Being non-judgemental about that person
• Calling the police or a provincial crisis lines or local shelter

 

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