Breaking the SILENCE !

PROMOTING…

SAFETY

FAMILY

LOVE

PEACE

what is domestic violence?

domestic violence is a

PATTERN OF COERCIVE BEHAVIOR that is used by a person against family or household members or dating partners to gain POWER OR CONTROL over the other party in a relationship.

what is domestic violence?

This behavior may be include any of the following: 

Physical violence Sexual abuse Emotional and Psychological Intimidation Verbal abuse and Threats Stalking Isolation from friends and familyEconomic controlDestruction of personal property Animal cruelty 

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

variety of tactics abusers use

Dominance

Humiliation

Isolation

Threats

Intimidation

Denial

Blame

what is the cycle of abuse?

Tension Building phase

Violent Episode

“Honeymoon” phase

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

Cultural Barriers in Abuse

Immigration issues-Failing to file papers to legalize her immigration status-Threatening to withdraw papers filed -Threatening to take her children away from U.S

Family violence, not just partner violence-Mother- In- Law, Father-in-law, Sister-in-law, Brother-in-law

Cultural stigma of divorce-Societal isolation-Character in Question-Hampering the self esteem

Cultural Barriers in Abuse

Family honor -Prevents women from leaving - “duty” to keep the family and marriage intact, despite abuse-Man has the right to take the decision and control-Man`s family always has more “say”

Cultural differences-Dowry system-Gender inequality

what can “I” do to be safe?

Call the police

Get support from a Domestic Violence Agency or Emergency Shelter

Get support from friends and family

Get medical help

Make a Safety Plan – see www.kiraninc.org for more information on how to make a safety plan

Resources…

Interact (Wake County) 24hr. Hotline

919-828-7744 Kiran Crisis Counseling 24hr Hotline

1-877-NCKIRAN Legal Aid of North Carolina

Current Work Done Nationally

Karamah…Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights (DC)

Turning Point …For women and Families (NY)

Shelter in Charlotte for Muslim women

KIRAN

…is a multicultural, non-religious, community-based South Asian organization.

offers HOPE to South Asians in North Carolina who are victims of Domestic Violence

promotes SELF-RELIANCE & EMPOWERMENT of South Asian women and men who are in crisis through outreach, peer support and referrals in a confidential manner

serves people whose origin or background is from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

KIRAN SERVICES Provide culturally specific Crisis Counseling over hotline in different languages 1-877-NC KIRAN

Emotional support to our clients

Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner

Support group which deals with specific issues to South Asian

Language Assistance and Translation

Referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing

Lets talk…

Openly, confidentially, with trust

&

NO JUDGEMENT