I would like to discuss the issue of domestic violence in society. Domestic violence is a type of violence or any other form of abuse in a domestic setting, victims of which can be both adults and children (United Nation, n.d.). An abuser is a person who may feel dominance over a victim, so using violence because of various reasons. The most common victims of domestic violence are women and children who usually depend on an abuser financially. The issue of domestic violence affects the whole community, as people may suffer from mental health issues or physical problems.
One of the examples of the negative impact of the domestic abuse of power is work productivity. It decreases people’s ability to work because those who have experienced violence can have depression, dissociations, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other health conditions. Moreover, the governmental units or employers spend more of their budget to mitigate the consequences of domestic abuse, suggesting its costly character. For instance, it has found that the total annual cost of tackling the issues caused by the domestic violence is over $12 billion in the United States (Ellison, 2016). This leads to the idea that the problem of domestic violence should be viewed not as a private but as a public concern.
I recommend supporting survivors, such as providing safety and lessening harms to address the issue of domestic violence. There should be victim centers, housing programs, treatment groups, and any other types of care to ensure people’s well-being. By having such support, victims may be afraid of abusers and have an opportunity to escape from them. Additionally, such support programs increase awareness about the issue, making people reconsider their actions.
References
Ellison, A. (2016). The impact of domestic violence on our community. The Nonprofit Partnership. Web.
United Nations. (n.d.). What is domestic abuse? Web.