Be Aware of other Forms of Domestic Violence
The home is where the heart is. That is the common saying. We find peace in our home not because of the comfort of the house but because of the comfort from our family. Wherever we go, wherever place our lives will lead us, we always sought for the comfort of our home. It is the only place where we feel safe. However, this is not the case for everyone. Many have been victims of domestic violence . Domestic violence or intimate partner violence (IPV) is “described as the power misused by one adult in a relationship through violence to control another” ( National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2008) . The perpetrator or the abuser, with the use of violence and other forms of abuse, establish control and fear in a relationship. This violence encompasses not only physical abuse but also include social , financial , sexual , and psychological abuse . Some may have not recognized these forms of abuse. Take note of the following abuse and how it occurs in order to...