Views:697 | By: Maureen Domestic violence refers to the violence and abuse which happens in a domestic setting like marriage. It is not just physical but any kind of behavior that tries to gain power and control over the victim.

Domestic violence has many ill-effects which depends on the kind of domestic violence happening. It ranges from being physical, emotional and sexual to economic. A physical abuser uses physical force which injures the victim or endangers their life. The abuser also denies the victim medical care.
There is emotional abuse in which the person threatens and intimidates the victim . It also includes undermining their self worth.

Often, women and children are the soft targets of domestic violence. In some cases, children drop out of school because of stress and lack of school fees. They even end up being street children.

It is essential to recognize the signs of domestic violence and report the abuser if it is happening around you or to you.