Domestic Violence in Greece Amidst Economic Crisis
Case 8 for teaching package on domestic violence
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To show the impact of extraordinary economic
situations e.g. A country in financial crisis
affects
the rate of domestic violence
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To show how victims of violence often find
excuses for their injuries and believe they must
have done something wrong
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35year old, married, lives in Athens. Due to the financial
crisis she lost her job as did her husband
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One day a friend noticed a bruise on her face
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She tried to find excuses but finally confessed to her friend
that she was abused by her husband
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The violence started after he lost his job
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She had not sought any help so far because she felt
ashamed
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She thought it must be partly her own fault
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With her friend`s help she was able to recognize the degree
of unhealthiness of the marital relationship
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She decided to seek professional help
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Today she is divorced from her husband
34% of victims of domestic violence do not go to the police
and 7% do not want the perpetrator to be punished
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They feel ashamed and guilty
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Love for the partner and the hope he will change
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They fear the end of the relationship
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They feel it is the best for their children not to do anything
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They are somehow dependent on their partner
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They feel they will not be satisfied with the measures taken
by e.g. the police ( according to an EU-study 63%
were not satisfied with the reaction of the police)
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Monetary problems are one known risk factor for abuse:
women with a low household income are twice as likely
to experience abuse than women with high income
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Main supportive factors include close friends and family
(other than the perpetrator)
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http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/77432/1/WHO_RHR_12
.36_eng.pdf
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Explore a case study of domestic violence in Greece, focusing on the impact of economic crisis on abuse rates. Learn about the cultural aspects, victim psychology, and support factors in domestic violence situations. This teaching package sheds light on why victims may not seek help and the risks associated with monetary problems. Discover valuable insights for addressing domestic violence in diverse cultural contexts.
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Case 8 for teaching package on domestic violence Name of presenter and institution
Cultural aspects of violence: Domestic violence in Greece
Aims and objectives To show the impact of extraordinary economic situations e.g. A country in financial crisis affects the rate of domestic violence To show how victims of violence often find excuses for their injuries and believe they must have done something wrong
Case details 35year old, married, lives in Athens. Due to the financial crisis she lost her job as did her husband One day a friend noticed a bruise on her face She tried to find excuses but finally confessed to her friend that she was abused by her husband The violence started after he lost his job She had not sought any help so far because she felt ashamed She thought it must be partly her own fault Situation now With her friend`s help she was able to recognize the degree of unhealthiness of the marital relationship She decided to seek professional help Today she is divorced from her husband
Learning points 34% of victims of domestic violence do not go to the police and 7% do not want the perpetrator to be punished Why? They feel ashamed and guilty Love for the partner and the hope he will change They fear the end of the relationship They feel it is the best for their children not to do anything They are somehow dependent on their partner They feel they will not be satisfied with the measures taken by e.g. the police ( according to an EU-study 63% were not satisfied with the reaction of the police)
Learning points Monetary problems are one known risk factor for abuse: women with a low household income are twice as likely to experience abuse than women with high income Main supportive factors include close friends and family (other than the perpetrator) For more information see: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/77432/1/WHO_RHR_12 .36_eng.pdf
MWIAs training module on violence https://mwiaviolencemanual.wordpress.com/
