Recently, a number of disturbing and high profile incidents of domestic violence which have included stalking, battering, and murder committed by spouses, partners, and former lovers — in some cases multiple murders of entire families — have shocked Canadians and have been prominently covered by media. These tragic events have as a result brought the often neglected issue of domestic violence to the forefront. In Canadian schools today we have numerous programs designed to raise awareness of and prevent violence in schools and to decrease the potential for violent behaviour “in public.” However, what has been very difficult for educators and those in the helping professions to deal with is the unspoken and often “shameful” violence that occurs in the home. This story looks at the causes of domestic abuse, its prevalence, and programs designed to prevent it from occurring.
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