Background
Throughout the ages, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse have not only taken roots in our society, but have also been passed on from generation to generation. The patriarchal system of the human race has instituted man as the sole and indisputable authority in the traditional home. This was accompanied by the corresponding innate responsibilities of protector and provider, noble and just attributes. Unfortunately, due to his physical constitution and natural instinct, certain elements of this gender have abused these attributes, by using autocracy, selfishness and cruelty, instead of justice, equality and love. This has caused a series of myths, which were introduced, and have become part of many cultures, with the purpose of justifying and perpetuating the abuse these men commit against their spouses and children. It is worth noting that based on reported cases eighty five percent of abusers are men, and fifteen percent are women.
Program Application
The primary purpose of the Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Awareness Training Program, is to clarify the concepts and myths previously noted, to instill in the mind and perception of all concerned, that just because abuse has been allowed throughout the centuries, does not mean it is correct. On the contrary, this training program will indisputably establish that no one has the right to abuse another person, even more so between spouses, and parents with their children. This training will also demonstrate the devastating consequences that abuse has on its victims. Having established that this is a social evil, a cancer, which destroys the fiber of many families, it is essential that all public and private sectors collectively participate toward its control and eradication. Government and private organizations must consider this training, a critical information and educational component toward the emancipation of victims of Domestic Violence.
The information and knowledge acquired in this training will allow various organizations to act individually, and collectively to eliminate this social menace. While achieving this goal, it is important to maintain this in mind:
This evil exists, because it is allowed to exist
Without abusers, there would not be victims
The application of the knowledge acquired in the Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Training, will allow the following sectors forge a promising future for the generations to follow by taking the following measures:
Legislative
Promulgation of laws to protect the victims, to punish those who commit the abuse, and to institute rehabilitation programs for both.
Judicial
Implementation of promulgated laws that protect victims and appropriate sentences for those who commit the abuse, considering that the rehabilitation of both, abuser and victim, and whenever possible, the restoration of the family must be the primary objective.
Law Enforcement
Enforcement of laws, which prohibit this type of crime, based on thorough knowledge of these laws. Determine in an objective and impartial manner the guilty party. Establish and maintain a tracking system to record, and continuously monitor these cases.
Medical
Determine signs of physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. Report such cases to the appropriate authorities for their adequate follow-up. Recommend treatment and rehabilitation for victims, short and long term.
Educational
Detect sings of physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse on students of all ages. Report such cases to the appropriate authorities based on concrete evidence. Provide counseling.
Social Services
Upon detecting signs of abuse, immediately report to the appropriate authorities. Provide assistance to victims through referrals for counseling, and therapy. Also with community resources, i.e. legal, housing, employment, and transportation.
Faith Community
Aware of the fact that physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse is like a cancer in a family, and a crime to the judicial authorities, provide immediate material, emotional and spiritual assistance to victims of Domestic Violence.
Media
Organize a national campaign utilizing mass media resources like newspapers, radio, and television, with the purpose of broadcasting programs, which will educate and inform, aimed at the national conscience to eradicate this social evil.
The clear and irrefutable challenge to all segments of the population must be:
“To end with Domestic Violence and Child Abuse, we must commit ourselves in word and action, that we will no longer tolerate this kind of violence, nor we will stand indifferent while it continues to destroy our homes and communities”
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