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- 1. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINSTWOMEN: ADULT EDUCATION Gwendolyn Dudley
- 2. PRESENTATION Definition Research Methods Findings Theories andConcepts Call to action
- 3. WHAT IS IT? Intimatepartner violence (IPV) is domestic violence by a spouse or partner in an intimate relationship against the other spouse or partner. The violence may be mutual, in which case the relationship may be described as a violent relationship. Intimate violence can take a number of forms including physical, verbal, emotional, economic and sexual abuse. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines intimate partner violence as "any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to those in the relationship, including acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, and psychological abuse and controlling behaviors." Source:(Krug, Etienne G.; Dahlberg, Linda L.; Mercy, James A.; Zwi, Anthony B.; Lozano, Rafael, 2002).
- 4. RESEARCH METHODS •4 women •Race/Ethnicity •YWCA-enrolledin literacy program •SES
- 5. • Attention todomestic violence began in he women’s movement in the 1970s • 1/3 of domestic violence cases are reported in the United States • Domestic violence is a serious, preventable, public health problem affecting more than 32 million Americans
- 6. RESEARCH QUESTION •How doesfurthering education shape the experiences of domestic violence victims and survivors? 1. How education provides opportunity 2. Helps obtain jobs/careers 3. Provides freedom
- 7. Domestic Violence Statistics Every day, 4 women, 1 man and almost 5 children die as a result of domestic violence 1 in 3 women have been victims of physical violence by intimate partner in their lifetime Females between ages 20 and 24 are at the greatest risk for intimate partner abuse In 2005, 389,100 women and 78,180 men were victimized by an intimate partner. Source: www.ncadv.org/files/DomesticViolenceFactSheet (National)
- 8. ADULT EDUCATION PRACTITIONERS Teachers Example: when someone has an attitude or goes to sleep in class it shouldn’t aggravate This is a RED FLAG Before you say, ”Look, if you’re not coming to class to learn, don’t come,” say, “are you okay?” Teachers & Politics Oppression is a form of violence Mandate reporting Teachers mindset Know how widespread violence is and yet hesitate to weave their understanding into their practice This project gives teachers the legitimacy and the support needed to explore the complexities of these issues
- 9. CONFESSIONS FROM VICTIMS 1.“You feel afraid of your partner”. 2. “You feel distant from friends and family, in part because he makes the relationships difficult”. 3. “I don’t have the energy or motivation I used to, I feel depressed”. 4. “My opinion of Myself is often negative, I don’t feel good enough, or I feel that I have to prove myself around him. I’m apologizing all the time for anything and everything”. 5. “I find myself preoccupied with my relationship and trying to figure out what would fix it”. 6.” You feel like the problems in your relationship are your fault or reflect some shortcoming of yours”. 7. I walk away from arguments feeling like my words got twisted around but I can’t put my finger on what or how it happened”.
- 10. WHY LEARNING ABOUTIMPORTANT? Major Health Issue $4.1 Billion Homelessness Depression, Sleep Disturbance, Emotional Distress Increase Chronic Conditions Can happen to anyone
- 11. I found thatwithin all the articles, the researchers explored two dimensions of the relationship between trauma and learning: (a) the psychological impact of trauma, and (b) the role of dominant discourses. They were trying to see if women who were experiencing domestic violence were having a harder time in the program and if they were more apt to drop out than finish the program. Through this study the researchers determined that a significant number of the women in their program were experiencing domestic violence and needed help dealing with it in order to succeed.
- 12. WHO ARE OURPARTNERS? Law enforcement Victim services Batter services Judiciary Teachers/Professors
- 13. CONCLUSION • One ofthe hardest lessons in life to the acceptance of the fact that we cannot change the behaviors of others, only our own. It is up to you to make a commitment to yourself to safely leave a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation and begin to enjoy a quality free of abuse.
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