Domestic Violence Awareness Month: “Knowledge, a Defense”

October is a Domestic Violence Awareness month. You may have probably seen the statistics saying that a woman is being beaten or assaulted every nine seconds. Studies reported that there are about 95% of domestic violence committed by men and most of the time, the victims of such violence do not seek assistance for some reasons.

There are lots of causes for domestic violence including alcoholism, money, poverty, education and the list extends to infidelity and drug addiction. In most cases, it is no different from other criminal acts. If this happens to you, get a domestic violence attorney to fight for you and give you right advices on this situation.

Since the population is growing, the number of the abused individuals are growing as well in proportion to the above-mentioned percentage. In the past years, we have been covering  this case. The law enforcements have been treating the cases of domestic violence differently. When there is an incident in one house whether the couples are engaging with domestic dispute and there is a violence happened, the law enforcement will just note it down. But it is better that nowadays, there are more arrest and  jail sentence for the guilty parties.

As lots and lots of people are now aware of the domestic violence, the seriousness of its nature and the cases of assaults and battery on women, the number of victims are now utterly declining. That is why, we celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness in October of each year to scatter the word out.

If you suffered domestic violence of any nature, may it be physical or emotional, you can seek help from Domestic violence attorney. To be aware of domestic violence, if it's already occurred to you or not yet, you must first learn some of the signs. Determine your abuser's red flags or the culprit that cause them to demonstrate extreme anger and violence. If you are getting isolated because of the bruises and a “black-eye,” that is the big red-flag. If your husband or your abuser get angry when you talked to your friends about your issues, try to get another partner or file a divorce against him.

When your partner intimidate you or talking propane against you, that is another sign of a red-flag. Hurting words might not harm you physically, but it is your ego and emotion is hurting very badly. Emotional abuse is very difficult to determine as a type of domestic violence until it is already too late. When you experience an assault or battery, it is important to report this incident to the police. If you don't report it, the authorities can't help you to get it done. Instead, you allow your abuser to get another opportunity to do the abuse on you all over again.

Moreover, when domestic violence has occurred on you, it is also crucial that you know how to defend yourself. Start with a basic self-defense and learn few tactics in using some objects as a defense, or move to  a new home. Hiring a domestic violence attorney will be very helpful. Don't let this type of situation go and disappear before your very eyes. Save your life and future through asking some help.

About the Author

Attorney Soldan deals with a wide array of criminal and civil situations in the northern Virginia region. He litigates in local courts which includes cities of Fredericksburg, Alexandria, Leesburg, Vienna, and Warrenton.

Aside from being a Virginia domestic violence lawyer, he also deals with vases involving DUI, Gun Charges, Robbery, Reckless Driving and Prostitution. For more information you can drop him a mail at info@criminallawyervirginia.net. Follow him on Twitter @vacrimattorney.

Common Forms of Domestic Violence: Know the “Exit”

Physical abuse is a kind of domestic violence that can be noticed immediately because of the physical bruises and scars shown in the body of the abused person. This is only the other type of abuse which you usually seen in spouses. The other types are yet to uncover because it goes down deeper to the bones that even the abused will not easily to recognize it. 

There are various forms of domestic abuses. You can learn it from an expert Virginia domestic violence lawyer when you seek advice from him. Or if you will not, the following are some of the common types of domestic violence.

• Physical Abuse

Choking, pushing and hitting are some of the actions that defines domestic abuse. Biting, scratching and pulling the hair of one spouse also count as physical abuse. However, blocking other person's way to prevent him from leaving the house or so is also counted as domestic violence. Moreover, locking a person outside so he cannot get inside, refusing to give a medication or driving in a reckless manner are all considered as abuse.

However in many cases, even there is no physical abuse that is inflicted into one person, domestic violence is still present. Like for example, when your husband or wife threatens to hurt you or use any weapon against you is already considered as physical abuse. The same will also apply to kicking and punching the walls or any thing within his reach inside the house or maybe outside, and destroying any property. If your husband also has hurt your pets, friends or relatives instead of you, you have already been physically abused.

• Emotional Abuse

This is the type of abuse that is very hard to distinguish or determine since there are no apparent evidences to determine whether the person was actually being abused or not; because even the abused cannot determine whether he or she is already been abused. Emotional abuse includes threats, threatening the other person or spouse for the sake of controlling and manipulating her. Even if your spouse would tell that you are “worthless” or “no one else would like you” is already considered as emotional abuse. It is really inevitable to have fights between spouses, throwing some hurtful words or comments during arguments. If the spouse do this regularly and always happen in cycles, you are already being abused emotionally.

If your husband or partner makes frequent threats or hurtful words against you like insults, criticisms, manipulates you, it is the best idea to seek advice from experienced Virginia domestic violence attorney so that you can successfully get out of this kind of situation.

• Sexual Abuse

People might think it is impossible to commit sexual abuse to the spouse since it is already expected to have sexual relationships with each other. However, marriage does not allow your spouse to have full control in having sexual engagements with you even if you say NO. Force sexual intercourse between spouses is already considered rape, and therefore a sexual abuse.

You may feel violated with sexual abuse even if your spouse touches you roughly or inappropriately while you are asleep or rapes you using objects. Consulting with a divorce lawyer is necessary to resolve this issue and will help you to  get out of the situation as soon as possible.

If you experienced these kind of violence enumerated above, feel free to seek expert advices from lawyers who specializes in domestic violence. Thomas Soldan Attorney at law is always ready to offer you help.

About the Author

Attorney Soldan deals with a wide array of criminal and civil situations in the northern Virginia region. He litigates in local courts which includes cities of Fredericksburg, Alexandria, Leesburg, Vienna, and Warrenton.

Aside from being a Virginia domestic violence attorney, he also deals with vases involving DUI, Gun Charges, Robbery, Reckless Driving and Prostitution. For more information you can drop him a mail at info@criminallawyervirginia.net. Follow him on Twitter @vacrimattorney.