Battered women often leave home with only the clothes they are wearing. Usually when the decision is made to leave, they move quickly and leave behind most possessions. Money that is raised to help them is greatly appreciated as it helps them begin their new lives. ...read more
Physical violence has major effects on children; whether it directly involves the children or not. Violence on parents or other children also impacts a child. Often parents feel that the child is unaware of what is going on; however, that is generally not the case. Children hear and see much more than a parent might think. ...read more
Aside from the physical and emotional abuse they have endured, battered women are also faced with many other challenges. Assessing the social risks of battered women is an important step in determining the resources that they are lacking and what is needed to live independently. ...read more
Identifying child abuse early is crucial in order to protect the child. It should be noted that the abuse is not always physical. A child can also be suffering from emotional and sexual abuse as well. Once the abuse has been detected it is important to get help for the child so that the healing process can begin. ...read more
Domestic violence is not something new to society. Millions of women are affected by physical, emotional and many other types of abuse every year. Women can receive counseling in various ways to help them get over these dark times of their past. ...read more
Ascertain whether you are healthy and strong enough emotionally to deal with abuse work. A good way to find out is to volunteer at a domestic abuse shelter. Check out the different job opportunities and learn how to become a certified domestic abuse counselor. There are different educational routes to go. Obtain your certification through one of the many programs. Continue your education if you wish to expand upon your job opportunities and training. ...read more
The effects of family violence and drug abuse on children are well documented not only in psychology journals, but in reality and talk shows on TV. Many adults who experienced these things when they were children spend years in therapy to recover or simply go on to repeat the patterns until one finally opens their eyes. ...read more