C.
Doan
UWRT 1104
1 November 2017
Double Entry Journal
Citation:
Mantel, Barbara. "Domestic Violence." CQ Researcher, 15 Nov. 2013, pp. 981-1004,
library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2013111500
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Some advocates and lawmakers attribute
the falling rates to the growth of women's
shelters (paragraph 6).
National Resource Center on Domestic
Violence, a nonprofit that supports the work
of domestic violence programs (paragraph
9).
He says his research shows that most
women who engage in domestic violence hit
their male partners in self-defense, often
while fighting off sexual assault,
strangulation and assault related to
separation or divorce (paragraph 16).
Boys typically become more aggressive
and antisocial, while girls exhibit depression
and sleep disorders (paragraph 21).
Tens of thousands of victims across the
country may lose access to shelters,
hotlines, legal help and other services that
rely on grants administered by the
departments of Justice and Health and
Human Services (paragraph 24).
Victims want the violence to stop, but many
do not want their abuser arrested, says
Responses
Shelters that are provided by the government
are one ways that the community can help.
This provides safety and help for the victims.
One of the many organizations working to
help prevent domestic violence.
There are male victims of domestic violence
and they need as much attention as females.
When a woman is fighting for her life it is
clear to say that that isnt domestic violence,
but just self-defense. However, some cases
show where males are the victims.
Victims and abusers arent the only ones
affected in disputes. Children who witness or
put through these the abuse are affected as
well, or even more. Children of violent
households need just as much help as the
victim and abuser.
People in the community should become
more aware of domestic violence, if they are
then theres a possibility that they can raise
money or donate to housings. Helping one
another in the community will build trust within
the people as well.
Each case of domestic violence is different,
therefore the outcomes vary. If a victim is so
Goodmark, who believes the decision
should rest with them the person it
affects the most and not with the state
(paragraph 28).
That's why mandatory arrest must be
coupled with community support services for
victims, such as counseling, legal aid and
support in navigating government services
(paragraph 34).
Multiple studies have failed to show that
arrest does much to deter future acts of
domestic violence (paragraph 39).
The men also discuss ways to change their
behavior and step back from tactics they
may be using to control their partners, such
as intimidation, emotional abuse and
manipulation (paragraph 45).
fearful of their abusers, they most likely would
be too afraid to press charges. There are
many reasons why they wouldnt want their
abuser locked up, but leaving the state to
determine that may be in the best interest of
the victims.
Its not as simple as other crimes, like
murders where the criminal is locked up and
the stories over. The reasons these crimes
were even committed is beyond anger.
Counseling for victims and abusers are ways
to prevent them from happening again.
Simply arresting an abuser doesnt stop the
abuser from what they believe. Usually they
want power and control by any means and
locking them up only builds the anger up. Its
more of a psychological problem.
Programs for batterers are just as important
as programs for victims. They need help as
well.