Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Stop Violence Against Women


Lady's I want you to ask your self these questions.

What kind of love from a man would black your eye?
What kind of love from a man every night make you cry?
What kind of love from a man would treat you like trash?

That is not love it is abuse.

If you are being abuse by any one you can call this number to get help and stop the abuse right in it's tracks by calling 1-800-799-7233
How You can identify and help women at risk of abuse

You may suspect abuse is happening to a neighbour, friend or family member, but do not know what to do or how to talk about it. You may worry about making the situation worse, or be concerned about what to do. By understanding the warning signs and risk factors of woman abuse, you can help.

If you recognize some of these warning signs, it's time to take action:
•He puts her down
•He does all the talking and dominates the conversation
•He checks up on her all the time, even at work
•He tries to suggest he is the victim and acts depressed
•He tries to keep her away from you
•He acts as if he owns her
•He lies to make himself look good or exaggerates his good qualities
•He acts like he is superior and of more value than others in his home

•She may be apologetic and makes excuses for his behaviour or becomes aggressive and angry
•She is nervous about talking when he’s there
•She seems to be sick more often and misses work
•She tries to cover her bruises
•She makes excuses at the last minute about why she can’t meet you or she tries to avoid you on the street.
•She seems sad, lonely, withdrawn and is afraid
•She uses more drugs or alcohol to cope
How many women die as a result of abuse?

Ontario has the only Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) in Canada. The DVDRC works under the auspices of the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario. The mandate of the committee is to assist the Office of the Chief Coroner with the investigation and review of deaths involving domestic violence with a view to making recommendations aimed at preventing deaths in similar circumstances and reducing domestic violence in general.
The DVDRC consists of representatives with expertise in domestic violence from law enforcement, criminal justice system, healthcare sector, social services and other public safety agencies and organizations.
63% of these cases were homicides; 25% were homicide/suicide; 10% were attempted homicide/suicide; and were 2% attempted homicide and related homicide.
95% of the victims were female and 95% of perpetrators were male. The main cause of death in these incidences was stabbing (33%).
In the 47 cases reviewed between 2002 and 2006:• 81% of cases indicated couple separated or planning to separate• 77% of cases indicated a history of domestic violence• 68% of perpetrators were considered depressed by family, friends, and other non-professionals

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