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Culture » THE SICKNESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA -REDUCING IT. PART TWO by: Obajichi(f) .:. Tue, 30 Aug, 2022 - 07:29:42:pm GMT
Intimate partner violence or domestic violence is a scourge in our society.
We may not totally eradicate around us, but we can reduce its occurrence.

There are tips we can adopt to help us prevent it. Victims of this scourge can also be men,not just women.

1) Take note of warning signs : We must be aware of warning signs such as terrorising you physically with weapons or threatening to beat you. (Whether you're a male or female), preventing you from spending time with your friends or from working, threatening to deal with someone you love, controlling all financial decisions , intentionally destroying your possessions, etc.

2) Lend a listening ear :If someone confides in you about experiencing domestic violence, don't be judgemental. Ask how you can be of help to them.

3)Report cases promptly: If you know a friend or neighbour who is being violated, call the police's attention or report to an authority.
This could save lives.

4)Check in regularly: Try to always check in regularly on a friend or neighbour who is a victim of such to ensure safety.

5)Constantly Speak out against it: Speak against this scourge in our society by using your power or resources against any platform that promotes such acts whether against men or women. You could organise talks in your place of work or worship,

There are many other tips to help reduce this societal vice.
Remember,when you act fast, you save a life and in some cases, a whole generation.

Let's know your tips.

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