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Authors

Kaitlyn Short

Publication Date

9-1-2020

Keywords

gender inequality, sexual violence, domestic abuse, human trafficking

Volume

2020

Abstract

Domestic violence is a form of abuse by one individual against another in an intimate relationship. Historically, women have suffered the greatest effects of domestic violence with almost a quarter of US women experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime. Domestic violence is a social issue fueled by generational learning, isolated victims, unorganized healthcare aid, and family stresses. Women found in domestic violence situations experience moderate to severe mental and physical health concerns. Bystander children also face negative consequences such as internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Society at large suffers increased economic burden as it strives to provide aid and support for victims. Current top practices for ending domestic violence include temporary hosting of families during family conflict escalation, teen and youth educational programs to end violence against women, domestic violence awareness campaigns, and hotlines for direct domestic violence aid.

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