I'm going to instead ask you to look at the amazing work done by Glasgow Women's Aid. I'm honoured to be on their Board of Directors and what they do for women and children affected by domestic violence is amazing. The video made by their Hot Chocolate Club lets you hear the voices of children affected by domestic abuse who've used their Children and Young People's Services. I'll leave you with some frightening statistics:
- 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives.
- On average, 2 women per week are killed by a male partner or ex-partner in the UK.
- In 90% of domestic abuse cases, children were in the same room or in the room next door of where the abuse took place against the woman.
Violence Against Women
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4 comments:
I think it's my first time visiting your lovely blog. Popped over to add my linky but I see it's closed. ;(
I've had to switch widgets but I've added you!
Here's my two cents, I enjoy your FF's! http://thesleepyowl.wordpress.com/2011/06/19/violence-against-women/
Just to reply to your comment on my entry -
Yes, it would be ideal if men who sexually assault women took responsibility for their actions and chose not to do these terrible things. I do think the poster makes an interesting and often overlooked point. It is not about how women dress or act, it is about the men (and sometimes women) who will not control themselves.
But with any type of crime, it is important to know how to stay safe. There is a big difference between suggesting women should be responsible for stopping sexual assault and saying they should know how to defend themselves.
As someone who was sexually assaulted in college, I feel comfortable saying that it would likely not have happened if I knew then what I know now. I don't blame myself or anyone else besides the person who attacked me, but that doesn't mean I won't be passing on advice to the women in my life (and any future children I have) in the hope that they will be able to defend themselves in a similar situation.
Thanks for coming by and commenting! The more people choose to talk about these subjects, the more we can do as human beings to stop these things from happening.
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