Publisher's Synopsis
Domestic Violence is an epidemic that reaches across all socioeconomic communities. It is not just an isolated incident. In this book, R.Vanessa Whiting explains who will be touched, how to recognize the signs and some options for intervention. There will be a woman from every community that will fall victim to Domestic Violence. Woman usually do not recognize that they are in an abusive relationship right away. It is important to know the signs and also recognize the damage it can cause. Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse can often be just as extreme as physical violence. Women and men need to be educated on the causes, the consequences and the traumatic effects of domestic violence. Silence hides violence. It is time to have the tough conversation; the discussion can save a life.
