Tips Against Domestic Violence

We can’t just do away with all the stories of domestic violence that we come across. We read them often in the news but domestic violence tales are so common, you might hear it from someone you know.

Tips to Stand Up Against Domestic Violence

Choosing a mate should not only be based on the intensity of passion and feelings.
Before committing yourself to any relationship, know first if the person is, generally speaking, sane.
Agree on a set of rules against domestic violence.
One major cause of domestic violence is the wrong principle of gender inequality.

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Tips for Intervening Against Domestic Violence

Watch for inconsistencies between injury pattern and patient's story; notice behavioral clues such as reluctance to speak in front of partner.

Be prepared with nonjudgmental responses to affirmative screening; many domestic violence prevention coalitions provide scripts for screening and responding to patients' situations.

Determine whether an abused woman is in imminent danger; if so, implement urgent intervention.

Become familiar with your state's family law.

Don't recommend marriage counseling for couples.

Document the woman's story verbatim; diagram the injuries on a body chart if available.

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Steps to Protect Children Against Domestic Violence

Help abused parents realize their children also are in physical and emotional jeopardy.
Work with the abused parent to develop a safety strategy to protect the children against threats of domestic violence.
Encourage the abused parent to work with a family law attorney to set up supervised visitation between the children and the abusive parent.
Ask the abused parent to visit the Family Violence Prevention Fund Web site (see Resources below) to learn more about how to protect the children against domestic violence.

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