Domestic & Family Violence

01

Family violence is uncommon

False! Family Violence is more common than people may think due to the fact that there are more forms of abuse besides physical...

 

02

Only poor people are violent

Many people may assume that only those living is poverty are violent, but nothing could be further from the truth. Family violence occurs in households everywhere no matter the social class...

 

03

Abusive children always become abusive partners or parents

One would think! Although a repeated history of abusive is common in many victims, there is not enough research to support that all children who are victims of abuse will become abusers...

 

04

Battered women "ask for it"

Never blame the victim. By saying that a woman "wants" or "asks" to be abused because of any behavior she exhibits is wrong. Victims are abused because their abuser choses to do so, not them...

 

05

Family violence sometimes "just happens"

When it comes to violence, it never just happens. Violence occurs as an attempt to hurt, harm, or even control another person...

 

06

Minor acts of family violence are usually no big deal and shouldn't worry you

ANY act of family violence should raise suspicions. Ask for help as soon as it occurs...

 

07

Alcohol and drugs cause family violence

No, people cause family violence! Although alcohol and drugs can play a huge role, we have to remember to avoid blaming any outside factors for why someone chooses to commit violence...

 

08

Women who claim date rape are "lying," "deserve what they got," or were "asking for it"

There is one thing always needed for sex: CONSENT! Just because a woman goes on a date with a man, wears certain clothing, or behaves in a certain manner, does not mean she is giving the okay for sex. It must be a mutual agreement between both people before it occurs...

 

09

Some people cannot be raped and coercive sexual contact is not damaging

Anyone can be raped no matter their age or gender. Also, coersion in the context of sex is always dangerous. Persuading someone to do something that they are reluctant to do can cause a great deal of emotional stress...

 

10

"If he ever laid a hand on me, it would be easy to leave"

Never say what you won't do. There are plenty of vitims of sexual assault & abuse that wanted to get out of an uncomfortable situation but because of fear, they were unable to. Always remain aware and alert of your surroundings and who you are dealing with...