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Chris Camarillo

Professor Ochoa

COMS 151

4 October 2017

Silent Forms of Domestic Violence

Intro:
Serious issue that needs to be addressed around world is domestic violence
Domestic violence can be defined as, the willful intimidation, physical, sexual, and or
other abusive behavior
According to the NCADV, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an
intimate partner in the United States.
Although the most prominent form of domestic violence is physical abuse, there are
other forms such as emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.
Body:
Forms of violence most people are aware of
o Physical Abuse
Physical pain inflicted by one partner to another
Includes attacks produced by human contact to miscellaneous objects
o Sexual Abuse
Unconsented sex including drug-facilitated assault
Reproductive Coercion
Unheard or under emphasized forms of abuse
o Mental Abuse
Neglecting partner
Prohibiting partner from seeing friends or family
In same sex relationships, threatening to tell friends and family about
victims sexual orientation
o Financial Abuse
Preventing access from earned money
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Forcing to sign documents or selling property

Men and Domestic Violence
o 1 in 4 men has been abused in their intimate relationships
Men are depicted as dominant partner in relationship
Fear that partner may turn the blame over to them
o Commonly criticized in society
Seen as unmanly or weak for not defending themselves
Law officials may not respond to help out
Conclusion:
Domestic Violence is a serious issue, and in many cases is overlooked as individuals are
not aware of common signs of abuse. At times even the victim may not be aware.
While all forms of abuse are equally wrong, having knowledge of all categories is
beneficial to all people to help identify those in need.
By informing audiences about the many different forms of abuse, they are more aware of
the signs and may be able to help someone who may be struggling with something of this
nature, thus preventing further infliction of pain.
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Works Cited

Almendrala, Anna. What Women Need to Know About Reproductive Coercion. Huffington Post.
15 October 2016.
Kachroo-Levine, Maya. Financial Abuse: How to Identify It and What You Can Do to Help.
Forbes. 25 September 2017.
Rueters, Thomson. Types of Domestic Violence. FindLaw. 1 June 2017
Robinson, Lawrence and Segal, Jeanne. Help for Men Who Are Being Abused: Recognizing the
Signs and Getting Out Safely. HelpGuide.org. May 2017
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. National Statistics. Ncadv.org