Transcript Know the Local Resources to Help your Friends, Kiran Organization

Breaking the SILENCE !
PROMOTING…
 SAFETY
 FAMILY
 LOVE
 PEACE
what is domestic violence?
domestic violence is a
PATTERN OF COERCIVE BEHAVIOR that is used by
a person against family or household members or
dating partners to gain POWER OR CONTROL
over the other party in a relationship.
what is domestic violence?
This behavior may be include any of the following:
Physical violence
Sexual abuse
Emotional and Psychological Intimidation
Verbal abuse and Threats
Stalking
Isolation from friends and family
Economic control
Destruction of personal property
Animal cruelty
who can be a VICTIM?
 EVERYONE & ANYONE…
what are the forms of DV?
 PHYSCIAL abuse
 EMOTIONAL (mental) abuse
 SEXUAL abuse
 ECONOMIC (financial)
variety of tactics abusers use
variety of tactics abusers use
 Dominance
 Humiliation
 Isolation
 Threats
 Intimidation
 Denial
 Blame
what is the cycle of abuse?
Tension Building phase
Violent Episode
“Honeymoon” phase
what are the warning signs?
 Injuries and excuses
 Absences from Work or School
 Low Self – Esteem
 Personality Changes
 Fear of Conflict
 Not knowing what one wants or how one
feels
 Self blame
Cultural Barriers in Abuse
 Immigration issues
-Failing to file papers to legalize her immigration status
-Threatening to withdraw papers filed
-Threatening to take her children away from U.S
 Family violence, not just partner violence
-Mother- In- Law, Father-in-law, Sister-in-law, Brother-in-law
 Cultural stigma of divorce
-Societal isolation
-Character in Question
-Hampering the self esteem
Cultural Barriers in Abuse
 Family honor
-Prevents women from leaving - “duty” to keep the family and
marriage intact, despite abuse
-Man has the right to take the decision and control
-Man`s family always has more “say”
Cultural differences
-Dowry system
-Gender inequality
what can “I” do to be safe?
 Call the police
 Get support from a Domestic Violence Agency or
Emergency Shelter
 Get support from friends and family
 Get medical help
 Make a Safety Plan – see www.kiraninc.org for more
information on how to make a safety plan
Resources…
 Interact (Wake County) 24hr. Hotline
919-828-7744
 Kiran Crisis Counseling 24hr Hotline
1-877-NCKIRAN
 Legal Aid of North Carolina
Current Work Done Nationally
 Karamah…Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights (DC)
Turning Point …For women and Families (NY)

Shelter in Charlotte for Muslim women
KIRAN
…is a multicultural, non-religious, community-based South Asian
organization.
offers HOPE to South Asians in North Carolina who are victims of Domestic
Violence
promotes SELF-RELIANCE & EMPOWERMENT of South Asian women
and men who are in crisis through outreach, peer support and
referrals in a confidential manner
serves people whose origin or background is from the following countries:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
KIRAN SERVICES
 Provide culturally specific Crisis Counseling over hotline in different
languages 1-877-NC KIRAN
 Emotional support to our clients
 Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner
 Support group which deals with specific issues to South Asian
 Language Assistance and Translation
 Referrals to professional and community services regarding legal
issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling,
and temporary shelter and housing
Lets talk…
Openly, confidentially,
with trust
&
NO JUDGEMENT