Domestic Violence: Break the Silence. Stop the Violence. By: Penelope Alanis, Bailey Clark, David Kingsbury ,Denise Peredo, and Sabra Schlyter.

What is Domestic Violence? - Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.

Physical Abuse The use of physical force against someone in a way that injures or may put that person in danger. Examples : Kicking, throwing, holding down, breaking objects around spouse.

Verbal/Emotional Abuse Psychologically hurting or putting someone down with words to dominate them at their lowest point. Causing low self – worth. Types: Humiliating, name calling, degrading, Greenaway, Andy. Verbal Abuse Can be Just as Horrible, Domestic Violence Ads. 2008. Web. 15 Nov. 2012

Sexual Abuse The forcing of sexual behavior by a unwilling person. “ The forcing of sexual behavior by a unwilling person. Types: Marital rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, or forcing sex after physical violence has occurred, “Sexual Abuse: Something We Should All Talk About.” Theupcoming.co.uk. The Upcoming Image. Web. 12 Nov. 2012.

Financial Abuse Taking control of a spouse’s income, deciding how they spend or use it , or keeping it all to themselves. Woman Climbing Piles of Money. 21cwoman.com. Woman Win the Lottery Too image. n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012.

Signs of Abuse Fear of partner Degrading partner in public. Frequent injuries, such as: Bruises, Scars Misses a lot of work or school with last minute excuses, such as, feeling sick. Isolates from friends or family Changes in personality. Low self-esteem, depression. Signs that Help is needed, Getdomesticviolencehelp.com. Recognizing Domestic Violence Signs Image. 2011. Web. 12 Nov. 2012.

Why Woman Stay… Afraid to leave. Partner may have threaten them. Don’t know where to get help. Believe the partner will change. Addicted to the violence. “Silence Hurts,” Abduzeedo.com. Most Creative Ads Sense: Domestic Abuse Image. 2010. Web. 13 Nov. 2012.

Domestic Violence Statistics in Utah (34%) have experienced Emotional abuse during the past year. Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Everyday in the US, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends. Based on reports from 10 countries, between 55 percent and 95 percent of women who had been abused by their spouse had never contacted non-governmental organizations, shelters, or the police for help.

Short Film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO-g2-161tA

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