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KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGa

2006, Paradigma

Abstract

Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling and aggressive behaviours from one adult, usually a man, towards another, usually a woman, within the context of an intimate relationship. It can be physical, sexual, psychological or emotional abuse. Financial abuse and social isolation are also common features. The violence and abuse can be actual or threatened and can happen once every so often or on a regular basis. People suffer domestic violence regardless of their social group, class, age, race, disability, sexuality or lifestyle. The abuse can begin at any timein new relationships or after many years spent together. All forms of abuse -psychological, economic, emotional and physical-come from the abuser's desire for power and control. However, much of the information here will be of use to anyone who experiences domestic violence i"espective of gender or sexuality. Of all the services available to assist domestic violence victims, only refuges are exclusively for women.