The Scary Physical Side of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can cause an individual to sustain extensive physical injuryemotional abusetraumatic effectsanxiety or fear about returning to their home or about spending time alone with their abuser. In the majority of cases, victims of intimate partner abuse have been threatened and they fear attempting to escape their abusive environment.

They may be convinced that they are to blame for the abuse or that attempting to leave will only cause further brutality. Therefore, it is very important for individuals to be able to recognize when a friend or family member is being subjected to physical violence. Then, they may be able to provide the victim with the support and the assistance that they need in order to leave. This support may potentially save the victims life.