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Domestic Violence is not a “domestic” issue
Dear Editor,
We write this letter from the perspective of concerned youths, by the alarming rates of domestic violence in our nation but more specifically Zeelugt, especially, as it eventually translates into violent ends for the victims.
It has been addressed on numerous occasions, the most recent being July 2012 where they held National Conversation on Domestic violence with Zeelugt being a opener to focus on “ WHAT’S BEING DONE WRONG? WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE”.
The issue of domestic violence should no longer be analyzed as a “domestic” one because the effects of the act ripples beyond the arena of the home that leaves children in broken homes, foster homes and a degeneration of our society. It is our business to be concerned about the upholding of other’s right to live without fear that he/she may be beaten or lose his/her lifes.
We all have a responsibility to be duty bearers and speak out against such acts. We think that the community has an obligation to report acts of domestic violence since sometimes victims are not strong enough to make the initial step of getting out of an abusive relationship.
The community needs be a supportive group that does not enable abusers. On the other hand, we recognized that abusers need help as well.
We recommend that laws are stricter and better implemented. Domestic violence should no longer be seen as a domestic issue but one that is a public matter and an assault on an individual. Therefore, the perpetrators should be dealt with by the law rather than having the victims plead on their behalf since they are not in position to make a rational decision.
A holistic approach is needed to offer viable solutions by providing alternative options for the victims (as some are financially dependent), safe houses and counseling for both parties.
The stereotypes are no longer acceptable.
Signed,
Anand Ram Budhan, Jamal Goodluck, Rasheeda Yansen, Vinod Jaimangal
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