Colleagues\' Postings . Respond to a Colleague

¶ … colleagues' postings . Respond to a colleague who discussed a leadership behavior that you did not. Respond in one or more of the following ways:

• Ask a probing question.

• Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting.

• Offer and support an opinion.

• Validate an idea with your own experience.

• Make a suggestion.

• Expand on your colleague's posting.

Describe your specific area of interest within human services, including three reasons for your interest. Finally, describe one human services organization within your area of interest. Include a brief history of the organization's evolution.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, battering or intimate partner violence takes place among people who are in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence can present itself in numerous forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. Domestic violence is most frequently directed toward women, although men are occasionally abused by partners. Domestic violence can take place in both heterosexual and same sex relationships, as it does not discriminate (Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help, 2011).

It is sometimes hard to recognize domestic violence in the beginning. While some relations are obviously abusive from the beginning, abuse frequently starts subtly and gets worse over time. Normally, the violence becomes more recurrent and severe as time goes by. The longer that one stays in an abusive relationship, the greater toll it takes on their self-esteem. A person often becomes depressed and anxious. They sometimes begin to question their ability to take care of themselves or speculate if the abuse is their fault. Victims often feel powerless or paralyzed. Sometimes older people, who have health problems, often feel reliant upon an abusive partner. People in same sex relationships, might be less likely to get help after an assault if they don't want to reveal their sexual orientation. The only way to stop the cycle of domestic violence is to take action and the earlier one does the better. Victims need to start by confiding in someone about what is going on, whether it's a friend, loved one, a health care provider or other close contact. In the beginning they might find it hard to talk about the abuse, but in the end they feel relief and get the support that they desperately need (Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help, 2011).