Breaking the SILENCE !
SAFETY LOVE FAMILY PEACE PROMOTING…
what is domestic violence? violent confrontation relationship abuse intimate partner abuse battering
who can be a VICTIM? EVERYONE & ANYONE
what are the forms of DV? PHYSCIAL abuse EMOTIONAL (mental) abuse SEXUAL abuse ECONOMIC (financial)
variety of tactics abusers use
Dominance Humiliation Isolation Threats Intimidation Denial Blame
what is the cycle of abuse? Tension phase Crisis phase Calm phase the family becomes trapped in a downward spiral, members are isolated, immobilized, scared and defensive. there is a delusion of hope/change
what are the warning signs? Injuries and excuses Absences from Work or School Low Self – Esteem Personality Changes Fear of Conflict Not knowing what one wants or how one feels Self blame
Islam versus Domestic Violence?
what are MUSLIM women rights and responsibilities?
what are MUSLIM men rights and responsibilities?
what is the Islamic perspective on Domestic Violence?
what are the cultural stigmatisms?
what can “I” do to be safe? Call the police Get support from friends and family Get medical help
Resources… National Domestic Violence 24hr Hotline Interact (wake County) 24hr. Hotline Kiran Crisis Counseling 24hr Hotline Legal Aid of North Carolina
Legal Options… Civil and Criminal Domestic Violence/50B Simple Assault
Current Work Done Nationally? Karamah… Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights (DC) Turning Point … For women and Families (NY)
Lets talk… Openly, confidentially, with trust & NO JUDGEMENT