Witnessing Domestic Violence

I was on my way home walking from the train station and I saw a couple arguing the woman yelled out "you hit me you just hit me" the next thing I saw was her hitting the man back then she said "just because you think I'm a woman I won't hit you back." I continued walking and I looked back to see what was going on what I saw was so shocking the man had his girlfriend in a corner and he was punching her in her stomach she fell to the ground then he preceded to kick her while she was lying on the ground I was so appalled by this senseless act I quickly called 911 and reported the incident. The woman next to me said its sad because she's going to stay with him.

Why is it that women always return to their abusive partners?

DV

Domestic Violence (DV) is spousal abuse there are many forms of DV including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; intimidation; financial deprivation; seclusion from friends and family; and physical threats. Domestic violence is prevalent in all cultures; races, ages, social class, religion, sexual orientation and sexes; both men and women can be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.

Although domestic violence is a common issue almost everyone has witnessed or experienced it in some form however it is often overlooked most cases go unreported because victims do not report it and witnesses tend not to intervene because its not their place or business.

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