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Monica Bob
English 102
Instructor Ware
Factual Argument Essay
Why Remaining in a Violent Relationship Is More Convenient Than
Leaving
Most people across the world know that domestic violence
exists. Yet, most choose not to think about it. The denial or
lack of acceptance to how big the issue actually is dates back
to earlier times. Nearly 1 in 4 women (22.3%) and 1 in 7 men
(14.0%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the
victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner.
Nearly, 14% of women (13.4%) and 3.54% of men have been injured
because of domestic violence that included contact sexual
violence, physical violence, or stalking by a partner in their
lifetime (Breiding 2014). The abuse affects victims in many
ways. Yet, the many consequences that come along with seeking
help, leave victims in a position where the best choice is to
stay.
The Violence
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First and foremost, let’s address the biggest concern when
it comes to domestic violence. The actual abuse in the home, the
consequences, and the long run effects.
Women and men are both victims of domestic violence. More
than often their children or other family members are also
exposed. Apart from deaths and injuries, physical violence by an
intimate partner is associated with many adverse health outcomes
(Black). Within a home where violence exists, it escalates at
different paces. The results are astonishing. Several health
conditions associated with intimate partner violence may be a
direct result of the physical violence (for example, bruises,
knife wounds, broken bones, traumatic brain injury, back or
pelvic pain, headaches) (Violence Prevention 2015).
The psychological, social, and health behaviors of the
victim’s life are also negatively affected. From the moment, the
abuse starts, the victim will likely have trauma for the rest of
their life. Psychologically, some known consequences related to
violence between intimate partners would be the anxiety,
depression, and/or heightened likelihood of suicide, to name a
few. (Black 2011)
The social costs included, among many others are, isolation
from social networks, homelessness, and/or strained
relationships with social and health care providers. (Violence
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Prevention 2015) Lastly, the health behaviors that have also
been correlated DV would be that victims more likely engage in
high–risk sexual behavior, abuse substances, and appear to lead
unhealthy dietary lifestyles. (Violence Prevention 2015)
The affect that domestic violence has on a victim is
serious. It destroys lives. Victims are faced with a tough
decision when they find themselves struggling with an abusive
partner. Yet, with all this in mind, imagine. These individuals
stay for various reasons in a home that is unsafe for them and
their loved ones. Only because the alternative would be equal,
but likely worse than what they deal with at home.
