Understanding

VAWC
Violence
An act committed with the deliberate
or perceived intention of hurting
another person.
Domestic Violence
Any acts of threats, aggression and
intimidation that tends to result in
physical, psychological and emotional
harm. This involves any individual
sharing the same household.
Possible Sources of Doers or Receivers
of Violence Inside the House
Nanay Tatay

Tiyo
Anak
Lola
Lolo
Pamangkin
Tiya
Pinsan
Kasambahay
Over 80% of women and children
constitutes as the usual victims of
Domestic Violence.

Men constitutes as the major actors or

the doers of violence.
Forms of Violence
1. Physical Abuse.
2. Verbal Abuse.
3. Sexual Abuse.
4. Psychological / Emotional Abuse.
5. Social.
6. Economic.
Cycle of Violence
Profiles of Domestic Violence
Occurs in all cultures, people of all
races, ethnicities, religions and
classes
Psychological Variables

1. Observing and experiencing violence

in the family of origin.
2. Unexpressed emotions.
3. Power and control problems.
Psychosocial Variables
1. Age.
2. Unemployment.
3. Low Income.
4. Low Occupational Prestige.
5. Stress and Marital Conflict.
6. Alcohol, Drug Use and Abuse.
7. Poverty.
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