Domestic Violence

Unfortunately, domestic violence is common in teen relationship. It is estimated that 25% of women and 8% of men in the United States have been physically and or sexually abused by intimate partner at some point in their adult lives. The abuser uses fear and intimidation to gain power and control over the other person. It stats with jealousy or possessiveness.

After the relationship becomes more serious, the abuser may begin making threats, name- calling and slamming doors or breaking dishes. 85% of domestic violence victims are women. People who witness domestic violence when they are children are at high risk for being in a relationship as adults. A major health problem that affects the victims of domestic volence is post-traumatic stress disorder. Women are also at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases.

Women who experience domestic violence and more likely to smoke or abuse alcohol. If you are a victim take steps to decrease your risk of injury, such as memorizing phone numbers you can in an emergency and teaching your children not to get in the middle of a fight. It is also very common for the women to blame herself. Some sings of domestic violence are your panter making all the making all the decisions in the relationship. Domestic volence is not good thing so don't put yourself in a relationship that you know is not going to work.