The Government defines domestic violence as "Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality." This includes issues of concern to black and minority ethnic communities, such as so-called 'honour killings'.
People who abuse others via domestic violence always have their reasons, but none of which are ever acceptable. The harsh reality of it is that only a very small percentage of domestic violence ever actually gets reported, and the majority of these reports are from women. Although many men are also victims, many feel too ashamed or embarrassed to report it, as they do not want the shame of admitting they are beaten by their wives/girlfriends. However, all acts of violence are wrong, and therefore men and women should be treated equally by the authorities, and effective measures should be taken on both parts - both sexes should be prosecuted for such horrific crimes, it just takes courage and strength for the victims to come forward and put an end to it. For good.
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