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• Domestic Abuse is about POWER and CONTROL
• Why abusers abuse:
° Societies all around the
world condone it
° Abusers get what they want
° Abuse is learned behavior
• Controlling behaviors:
° Verbal abuse
° Threats
° Intimidation
° Physical and economic isolation
° Physical and sexual violence
• Impact on children
• Acknowledge that the problem exists
• “We pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about men’s violence against women.” “We will respect, listen to and share power with the women in our lives.”
Stop It...
• Realize that gender violence is a men’s issue that affects women you care about
• Don’t remain silent
• Understand your own attitudes and actions may perpetuate sexism and violence, and work toward changing them
• Gently offer your help and support
• Respect women and treat them as equals
• Be an ally to women who are working to end all forms of gender violence
• Recognize and speak out against homophobia and gay bashing
• Educate yourself and others about masculinity, gender inequality, and the root causes of gender violence
• Mentor and teach boys about how to be men in ways that don’t involve degrading or abusing girls and women
• Refuse to purchase any magazines, videos, or music that portray women in a degrading or violent manner
