Deviance And Crime: Domestic Violence

Deviance and Crime Author Name University Name Domestic violence, also called family violence or domestic abuse, is a specific type of abuse or violence that takes place when a person hits his partner, child or another family member willingly. He aims to hurt them physically or mentally and cause problems for them. With the passage of time, domestic violence has become a serious issue in the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world. Most often, women complain about domestic abuse, blaming their husbands, fathers or brothers and asking for immediate help. Other forms of domestic abuse are verbal, economic, reproductive and religious, which range from coercive and subtle to choking, acid throwing and beating. It’s safe to say that domestic violence is a serious crime and there are strict punishments for those who commit this crime. We should notice that any type of sexual, emotional, physical or psychological form of torment is forbidden in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries. The first theory involved in domestic abuse is the psychological theory which believes that a person chooses to harass someone mentally to gain power or control over the victim. Because of the complex nature of this crime, various criminologists have studied its effects and causes find out a solution. The abuser does not beat or hit his victim; instead, he takes control over their emotions and tries to weaken their mental capabilities. I think that this theory provides sufficient details about the restraints abusers display when they choose the nature or form of abuse...