Physical violence is committed in different ways and by various means, and results in a minor bodily injury or, in some cases, a serious bodily injury. This type of violence includes; pushing, slapping, hitting, shooting, throwing, strangling, inflicting burns, throwing objects at, hitting objects, threatening or injuring with a weapon, locking in or throwing out of a house. Sexual violence represents minimizing the importance of a partner’s feelings towards sex, insisting on unwanted and unpleasant touching, coercion into sexual intercourse, coercion into prostitution, use for pornographic purposes. Psychological violence is the most widespread form of abuse. It refers to constant criticism, underestimation, emotional threats and accusations, emotional blackmail, creating insecurity in the victim, possessive behaviour, setting unrealistic and unfulfilled expectations in relation to the victim, verbal abuse, disrespect for the victim, abuse of trust-breaking promises, isolation, shifting the blame for the violence, harassment and harassment. Economic violence: means not giving money for family expenses, full and exclusive disposal of family income, forcing to submit detailed reports on the money spent, banning a family member from getting a job and thus aging their own income. So far, it’s observed that the above forms of violence are most often related to each other and always represent an abuse of some kind of power (physical, social or economic)
of the perpetrator concerning other members of his family. Domestic violence is a significant health problem. It affects millions of people and often results in physical and emotional injuries. In the worstcase scenario, even deaths are a reality of domestic violence. Unfortunately, looking at world statistics with regret, we can conclude that despite all the efforts of society and the activities undertaken globally, even today there is an incomprehensibly high percentage of impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence and
rape. We must not close our eyes and find justification why we overlooked and justified bruises on the face of a neighbour, friend, relative or sister. And if you do not dare to report it, then at least document the physical injuries, gather evidence if you gather the courage soon. Finally, it is important to point out that domestic violence is primarily a violation of human rights. It has its deep roots in the unequal distribution of power. Authorities must prevent domestic violence, provide protection to victims and prosecute perpetrators. eYs Magazine, Winter 2020 | 11
