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Breaking the silence

Article Abstract:

COVER STORY: Domestic violence against women enduring through generations with family court issues, a social problem in Australia is discussed by illustrating a personal experience. Most victims of domestic violence are usually women and children who suffer in silence the repeated attacks, fearing that it is a shame and that the judgment might go wrong if the violence is exposed.

Public affairs, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Domestic Violence (Families), Social aspects, Evaluation, Family violence, Domestic violence

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Power trip

Article Abstract:

Some men when under stress will resort to violence as a means of reclaiming power and control within the relationship, which is quite destructive to the relationship. Women mostly initiate counseling as the relationship is still important to them and they try to mask the violence as communication difficulties or sexual problems.

Children, Behavior, Men, Domestic relations, Family relations

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