Form of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an act that includes physical assault (hitting, pushing, shoving, etc.), sexual abuse
(unwanted or forced sexual activity), and verbal abuse. 

These are behaviors that are used by one person in a relationship who tries to control the other. This may occur to partners who may be married or not married.
They may be heterosexual or homosexual (i.e. gay or lesbian) couples and may be living together, separated or dating.

 
Bullying
Bullying is an unwanted, aggressive behavior. The behavior is repeated, or can be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include:
There are different classifications of bullying. These are:
An imbalance of power: Kids who bully use their power—such as physical strength, access to
embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or harm others.
Repetition: bullying behavior happen more than once or have the potential to happen more than once.

 
Verbal bullying – saying or writing mean and nasty things. It includes:
➢ Teasing o Name-calling
➢ Making inappropriate sexual comments
➢ Taunting
➢ Threatening to cause harm
Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying – hurting someone’s reputation or
relationships.
Physical bullying – hurting a person’s body or destroying his/her possessions. It includes:
❖ Hitting/kicking/pinching o Spitting
❖ Tripping/pushing
❖ Taking or breaking someone’s things
❖ Making mean or rude hand gestures
Cyberbullying – verbal and social bullying done through use of technology and electronic means. It
includes:
o Using social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
o Using mobile devices (i.e. Cellphone)
o Using electronic mails (i.e. e-mails)

Self-inflicted Injury

 
Stalking
Stalking is a pattern of behavior that makes you feel afraid, nervous, harassed, or in danger. It is when
someone repeatedly contacts you, follows you, sends you things, and talks to you, even when you don’t
want them to. It is very threatening to the person being stalked, because the behaviors and actions of the
stalker often invade his/her privacy.
You can be stalked by someone you know casually, a stranger, or a past or current friend, boyfriend
or girlfriend. Getting notes and gifts at your home, in your locker, or other places might seem sweet and
harmless to other people, but if you don’t want the gifts, phone calls, messages, letters, or e-mails it can be scary and frustrating.

 
Extortion
Extortion is the act of using force or threats to force people to hand over their money or properties, on
favors. Extortion can happen outside or near schools wherein children are victimized to give up their
allowances, in exchange for the promise that they will not be beaten up. The act is different from robbery. In robbery, there is a very real and very immediate violence. In extortion, a person may only suffer from the fear of harm if he/she gives in to the demand/s of the one who extorts.

 
Gang and Youth Violence
A gang is defined as a relatively tough, mostly street-based group of young people who regard themselves and may be seen by others as a group that engages in a range of criminal activity and violence. Oftentimes, they are in conflict with other similar gangs. Young people join gangs and groups for lots of reasons. One of these is their need to belong, be included or be part of a group they can identify themselves with. This is oftentimes true for those who do not feel a sense of belonging or care at home. Another reason is their desire for adventure, as they believe that joining gangs will give them the excitement and thrill of their lives.
Lastly, they feel protected and looked out for if they are members of a gang. Gang members are responsible for a majority of serious crimes, like extortion, theft and robbery. They are also likely to be involved in selling drugs and are more likely to bring weapons to school for fear of attack from rival gangs.

 
Illegal Fraternity-Related Violence
A fraternity is a group of people with similar backgrounds, occupations, interests, or tastes. In campuses
and universities, fraternities are represented Greek letters. The youth may think of several benefits in joining a fraternity. They may see it as a gain in power and protection, as fraternities have a reputation for being a powerful group. Others would regard fraternity members, especially the seniors, as those who will provide the neophytes and lowerclassmen guidance and assistance. And since most fraternities are based in colleges and universities, some would join fraternities for academic support. Most youths would also join fraternities because of the sense of belongingness that However, it is not easy to join fraternities. To maintain their exclusiveness, fraternity members would require an applicant to undergo a series of initiation rites to become part of the “brotherhood”. One of these is hazing, or activities that involve harassment, abuse, or humiliation. Hazing can be very dangerous to applicants, as they will be subjected to physical and psychological suffering like being beaten with wooden paddles and may cause them a lot of injuries.

 
Kidnapping and Abduction
Kidnapping is taking away or forcefully moving a person against his/her will and holding him/her in unjust captivity. The act is usually done for a motive like getting a monetary reward/ransom or getting some sort of benefit from the person or their family. The kidnapper is usually a family acquaintance who knows about the family’s wealth and influence, or a stranger who targeted the victim based on their outward appearance of wealth or information given to the kidnapper from someone who knows the victim intimately, such as a household employee or someone else who suspects that the victim has a lot of cash.
On the other hand, abduction is the use of deceit or force in order to take a person or a child away
from their home or relatives. In abduction, the victim usually knows or has some sort of relation with the abductor. Most of the time, the abductor is not holding the victim for profit or any monetary gain.
Abduction usually happens to children with separated parents, wherein the child will be tricked by one
parent to come with him/her and take the child away from the other parent who has sole custody of the child.
This is usually because of an emotional disorder created when the abductor feels that the child’s welfare and best interests are at risk or that the child will be gone completely from his/her life. Sometimes, abductions occur out of revenge. People take hostages during periods of anger and deep loss, like abducting the child of an ex-lover for revenge or to blackmail the ex-lover to think again resuming their relationship.

 
Acts of Terror
Acts of terror, or terrorism, is the use of violence for political goals and putting the public or a great
number of people in fear. The purpose of these terrorist groups is to produce terror in their victims through the use of violence, fear and pressure. Terrorists commit acts of violence that draw the attention of the local masses, the government, and the world to their cause. They plan their attack to get the greatest publicity, choosing targets that symbolize what they oppose. The effectiveness of the terrorist act lies not in the act itself, but in the public’s or government’s reaction to the act. Acts of terror may be categorized into six.

 
Verbal Abuse
Verbal abuse is a form of cruelty that involves the use of words. These words are used to attack, control,
and cause harm on another person. It includes behaviors such as angry outburst, screaming rage, and name calling, which tends to blame, and brainwashes and threatens a person. This is done because the goal of the verbal abuser is to control and sway the victim. To better understand verbal abuse, it is better to look at its characteristics:

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