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A Scourge on our Society - We all can do better In Australia, there are hundreds of thousands of people that suffer some kind of domestic abuse and/or violence every year. Shockingly, only 60% of cases are reported and the reasons for why the incidents that are not reported are wide and varied. 75% of all domestic violence is caused by the hand of a male and that means 25% of cases are caused by females. The later of these statistics is unfortunately increasing. Domestic violence perpetrators invariably are people who are family members; loved ones and people who are identified by those who know them as caring people. Behind closed doors though, they tie their flags to a very different mast. Usually it all starts from some kind of abuse; be it verbal, physical, emotional, financial and so many more types of abuse. Domestic Violence costs. It costs the victims in multiple ways for a long time. It costs the supporting family in many ways; often bringing marriages to an end and causing irreparable harm to children resulting in mental scars that can last for an entire generation. It costs with broken homes, broken hearts and broken beliefs of trust, security and love. In business, the frequency of domestic violence causes interruption, loss of focus, loss of productivity and sometimes a debilitating loss of key personnel. 1 in 6 people who suffer from domestic violence are women and our female workforce are profoundly important to every sector of industry. Support systems, facilities and services vary from city to city, state to state; often pitting one Australian sufferer off from another. Australian taxpayer dollars are diluted in bureaucracy, red tape and sometimes even greed. There are many forms of support we can give to victims of domestic violence. Listening, caring, facilitating escape or removal, protecting and holding their hand if and when a Court date comes. Yes that is confronting but as humans, we should step up and do all of these things when someone we know (let along care about) is suffering. There are way to many cases, way too many people suffering and unfortunately way to many deaths. As a society, we can and should do better. #stopdomesticviolence #stopdomesticabuse

Break the Silence, End the Violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in South Africa. For far too long, domestic violence has ravaged our communities, leaving scars that run deep. It's time to shine a light on this darkness. Statistics 1 in 5 women in South Africa experience physical violence at the hands of someone they love. Every 6 hours, a woman is killed by her intimate partner. Countless children witness the trauma, perpetuating cycles of abuse. But there is hope. As a committed advocate, I stand with survivors and vow to Support victims through their trauma, providing a listening ear and connecting them with resources. Fight for justice , advocating for policy change and holding perpetrators accountable. Raise awareness, educating communities about the signs of abuse and the impact of trauma. How you can join me Report abuse 0800 150 150 (National Domestic Violence Hotline) Support local organizations TEARS Foundation LifeLine South Africa Educate yourself and others Learn the signs of abuse, understand the impact of trauma, advocate for policy change Together let's Break the silence that enables abuse Empower survivors to seek help Create a safer South Africa for all #BreakTheSilence #EndDomesticViolence #DVAM #SouthAfrica #SupportSurvivors #JusticeForAll

Within the context of domestic & family violence, it has been an awful year in Australia (and it's still only February). Most recently, the heartbreaking murder of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird. 💔💔 I recently came across the following quote by Dr Emma Katz. Dr Katz's message needs to be highlighted, italicised, and underlined... and in bold, too. /// What would you say to mainstream policy-makers and the media for whom DV is just one issue among many? "Domestic violence is not a hurricane or force of nature that’s difficult for countries to do anything about. It’s people’s choices to abuse, so we can put meaningful barriers in their way, to hinder abusers from making those choices. Why aren’t we doing that? Fundamentally, we need to start talking about domestic abusers rather than domestic abuse. It is these abusers who are costing the taxpayers – you and me – tons of money with their actions. It’s not “domestic abuse” that is costing billions every year to the taxpayer, it is domestic abusers. It’s the actual people carrying out the abuse and this is one reason why it’s everyone’s business, why it’s the community’s business, why it’s the neighbors’ business, the employers’ business. It is the business of everyone in society to tell the abusers “we demand that you stop”. So often, we’re focused on telling the victims and survivors to do something to change the situation; “let’s tell you to leave” etc. That’s certainly highly significant — obviously it’s vitally important that survivors get the support they need to be free of abusers, and at the moment societies usually fail in this area. Much more needs to be done here. However, the primary long-term problem is societies are not preventing people from becoming abusers in the first place, and we are doing very little to stop them once they start abusing. Much more work needs to be done in preventing people actually developing the attitudes, mindsets and beliefs that lead to people abusing, and then we’re doing almost nothing to put meaningful barriers and consequences in the way of the existing abusers. Ultimately, we really need to focus more efforts around that."

My lifetime goal is to help protect men, women, and children with my media projects. The killing of innocent people is inexcusable, whether it is a hostage in Gaza or a mother, wife, or child who suffers from domestic violence and femicide. Australia and the Middle East, as well as Russia, are especially dangerous for women and children, as men are less likely to respect the rights of either, and domestic violence and femicide are rampant in that country, as it is in most other countries. One Aussie man took exception to my posts about this earlier and said, `Why not mind your own business!`` What he fails to realize is that domestic abuse and femicide are EVERYONE`S business to prevent and eliminate. We produce TV shows and documentaries to help keep women safe. See them here, support them, share the post, and help us help those in need. See this link and consider being a co-host of one episode, sharing stories, adding your name to the list of sponsors, or both! Here are some of the episodes of the Help Us Save Lives TV show. Please help us find solutions to these issues.https://handcraftfilm.com/women Handcraft Film is a documentary, TV, and movie production company. Our projects have three common traits; they help save lives, do not promote or advocate violence, and are healing in nature. We don't feature horror or slasher films or shows and we will forever try to move the needle of common sense and decency back toward family-oriented shows and films, such as Dad Downstairs, Help Us Save Lives, and Miracle For Millions. See Dad Downstairs here. https://lnkd.in/gFm8QH8G Please share and repost if possible. We all need to keep these issues in front of people until every woman and child in this world is safe.

You are still on time to contribute to a great organization!! Women's Aid in my fundraising https://lnkd.in/db-7G9UH You will support an organization that works to prevent and address the impact of domestic violence and abuse since 1974. They also train organisations, individuals, the community, voluntary sector, and corporate bodies. 🙂 With a supportive, understanding and confidential 24-hour national freephone helpline, 1800 341 900 ☎ 📞 📞 📞 📞The 24-hour National Freephone Helpline is a vital source of information and support for women subjected to domestic violence and abuse. 👏It is a lifeline to the women as a gateway for women to access our services and live lives free from abuse. 🎥Check out the impact of women's aid in women enduring violence in the below video: https://lnkd.in/dyxN72et Domestic abuse can be emotional🥺💔, physical🤕, economic💳 and sexual🛏 abuse from a current or former intimate partner. 😠Coercive control is at the core of all domestic violence and abuse. You may also experience domestic abuse from a family member. So how can anyone support when someone is dealing with emotional abuse? 🥰Support them as a friend. Encourage them to express their feelings ❤️and listen without judging them😊. 🤝Tell them that they are not alone and that there are many people in similar situations.👯👬 💪Acknowledge that it takes strength to talk about experiencing abuse. 🙂👌Give them time to talk, but don’t push them to go into too much detail if they don’t want to. 🙏Take them seriously. Acknowledge that they are in a frightening and very difficult situation. 🙅♀️Tell them that abuse is never their fault. No one should be threatened or beaten, despite what their abuser has said. The abuser is solely responsible for their actions. 🕝🧠Don’t tell them to leave the relationship if they are not ready to do this. Allow them to make their own decisions. #women #womenaid #irelandwomen #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #womensupportingwomen #noviolenceagainstwomen

This monster called domestic violence is mostly everywhere just as politics is everywhere according to Aristotle, it may only vary in degree and measures. It does not respect age, (toddler, teenager, middle age, grandma) gender (male or female) and social status (unmarried, married, Divorced, single mother, rich or poor). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE creeps into people's lives unnoticed and may become only noticeable when it leads to serious injuries or death. What are the various ways perpetrators inflict their victims? are the laws against domestic violence enforceable in Nigeria?, what are the post traumatic stress disorder that arise from domestic violence? what are the way forward? All of these issues will be unpacked and put into perspective with the way forward proffered by seasoned and resourceful personalities who holds wealth of experience on issues that surrounds domestic violence and post traumatic stress disorder. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: women in general, young girls, spinster, Widows, etc. Join us at Akure City Hall (upstairs) on Tuesday, 17th of September 2024 by 8am.

Honour Based Abuse hides in the shadows, eluding detection. Despite years of awareness, addressing it remains a challenge without a clear statutory definition. The #Push4Change campaign launched on #InternationalWomensDay, (8th March) calling on the government to introduce a legal definition for Honour Based Abuse. This follows the Channel 4 documentary "The Push: Murder on The Cliff" exposing the harsh realities victims like Fawziyah Javed faced. HBA (Honour Based Abuse) is deeply complex and misunderstood. It takes many forms from child marriage to coercive control. With little data on its true prevalence, it thrives invisibly. A legal definition would aid understanding and resourcing to tackle this issue. Fawziyah's mother states "More needs to change to prevent future tragedies." Join us in supporting #Push4Change at https://lnkd.in/dpMePhFb to push for progress against this insidious crime.

Leaving a domestic violence relationship is not as simple as walking away. There can be so many barriers that make it incredibly difficult for victims to break free from the cycle of abuse: Fear: Fear of retaliation or further violence from the abuser is one of the most significant barriers. Victims may worry about their safety or the safety of their children if they attempt to leave. Financial Dependence: Many victims are financially dependent on their abusers, making it challenging to leave without financial resources or stable employment. The fear of homelessness or poverty can keep them trapped in the relationship. Isolation: Abusers often isolate their victims from friends, family, and support networks, leaving them with few resources or connections to turn to for help. Guilt and Shame: Victims may feel ashamed or guilty about the abuse, blaming themselves for the situation or fearing judgment from others. This can lead to self-doubt and reluctance to seek help. Emotional Manipulation: Abusers may use emotional manipulation tactics to maintain control over their victims, such as gaslighting or love bombing during the "honeymoon phase," making it hard for victims to see the abuse for what it is. Cultural or Religious Factors: Cultural or religious beliefs may discourage victims from leaving abusive relationships, viewing divorce or separation as taboo or shameful. Lack of Resources: Limited access to resources such as shelters, legal assistance, or counseling can hinder victims' ability to leave safely and rebuild their lives. Trauma Bonding: Victims may develop a complex bond with their abusers, known as trauma bonding, which can make it challenging to leave despite the abuse. By understanding these barriers we can assist in providing effective support and resources to victims of domestic violence. #familylawyerslogan #familylawyersjimboomba #consentordersbrisbane #separationlawyersbrisbane #propertysettlementbrisbane #divorcelawyersbrisbane #domesticviolencelawyersbrisbane #domesticviolencelawyerslogan #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor #DV

Enough is Enough: Stopping the Violence Against Girls and Women!!! This year, we have been overwhelmed with reports of horrific violence against girls and women in Ethiopia. The tragic case of seven-year-old Heven, who was brutally murdered by her family's landlord in Bahir Dar, is just one of many. Her story is not an isolated incident; it is part of a much larger and deeply troubling pattern. Heven’s life was cruelly taken in an act of unimaginable violence. Despite the perpetrator receiving a 25-year prison sentence, her mother continues to live in fear due to ongoing threats. This should not be happening. And yet, Heven’s case is just one of countless others. All across the country, we are hearing more and more stories like this—stories of young girls and women whose lives have been shattered by violence. For example, even in recent months: • A father who molested an 11-year-old girl was sentenced to 16 years and 6 months. • The person who strangled and assaulted a 14-year-old girl to death received 19 years. • A 17-year-old boy who molested a 5-year-old girl was sentenced to 6 months. • The man who raped a 10-year-old girl was sentenced to 14 years. • Another man who raped a 4-year-old girl received 17 years. • A 41-year-old man who raped 8-year-olds was sentenced to 10 years. • A father who drugged his 16- and 17-year-old sons was sentenced to 21 years. This must be stopped!!! We cannot allow these crimes to continue unchecked. We cannot stand by while more girls and women become victims of such terrible acts. This ongoing violence against girls and women must end, and it is our collective responsibility to make sure it does. We refuse to let Heven's story fade away. We stand together to demand real justice and protection for her mother. Our mission is clear: 1. Transfer the Case to the Federal Court 2. Demand a Harsher Sentence 3. Deny Bail to the Perpetrator 4. Raise International Awareness If you wish to stand with Heven’s mother during this difficult time, you can contribute financially through 1000177318934 Abekyelesh Adeba, CBE. Additionally, we urge you to sign the petition linked here https://lnkd.in/eaFNUarC , which is designed to bring justice to Heven and her family. Together, we can end these terrible acts. We must fight for Heven and for all the other girls and women who have suffered. This is a call to action—let's make sure these tragic stories are not just heard, but that real change happens. Enough is enough.

Did you know that in South Africa, around **1 in 4 women** experience physical abuse in their lifetime? The reality is that domestic violence affects all socioeconomic groups, including middle to affluent households. Recent studies reveal that **30-50% of women** in these communities have experienced some form of abuse, often going unreported due to stigma and fear of social repercussions. Emotional and psychological abuse can be even more prevalent, yet many suffer in silence. It's crucial to recognize that abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of their financial stability. If you or someone you know needs support or you would like to donate please reach out to us at info@cornerstonewoman.com or visit our website www.cornerstonewoman.com Let’s break the silence. Share this post to raise awareness and encourage open discussions about domestic abuse in all communities. Together, we can create a safer environment for everyone. Geordin Hill-Lewis Democratic Alliance #DomesticAbuseAwareness #EndTheSilence #SupportSurvivors