1. Breaking the SILENCE !

2. SAFETY LOVE FAMILY PEACE PROMOTING…

3. what is domestic violence?  violent confrontation  relationship abuse  intimate partner abuse  battering

4. who can be a VICTIM? EVERYONE & ANYONE

5. what are the forms of DV?  PHYSCIAL abuse  EMOTIONAL (mental) abuse  SEXUAL abuse  ECONOMIC (financial)

6. variety of tactics abusers use

7. Dominance Humiliation Isolation Threats Intimidation Denial Blame

8. 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

9. 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

10. Islam versus Domestic Violence?

11. what are MUSLIM women rights and responsibilities?

12. what are MUSLIM men rights and responsibilities?

13. what is the Islamic perspective on Domestic Violence?

14. what are the cultural stigmatisms?

15. what can “I” do to be safe? Call the police Get support from friends and family Get medical help

16. Resources…  National Domestic Violence 24hr Hotline  Interact (wake County) 24hr. Hotline  Kiran Crisis Counseling 24hr Hotline  Legal Aid of North Carolina

17. Legal Options…  Civil and Criminal  Domestic Violence/50B  Simple Assault

18. Current Work Done Nationally? Karamah… Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights (DC) Turning Point … For women and Families (NY)

19. Lets talk… Openly, confidentially, with trust & NO JUDGEMENT