No one deserves to be hurt physically, emotionally, or sexually. Therefore, neither men, nor children, nor women should be victims of domestic violence. Women are not the only ones to be victims of domestic violence. Although, upon further evaluation on the website womensaid.org, statistics indicate that "32% of women who have ever experienced domestic violence have done so four or five (or more) times, compared to 11% of (smaller number) of men who have already been victims of domestic violence. Statistics also indicate from the National Center for Children Exposed to Violence website that most cases of domestic violence occur in a family context, where the father figure describes the callous and violent actions against the mother figure. However, we must not ignore that men are still victims. Thus, neither man, nor woman, nor child should be subjected to this vile act of forbidden passion. Acts of domestic cruelty against women, children and men must stop, even if the victims believe they deserve such punishment. (women'said.org), (NCCEV) Domestic violence is not always physical, although physical violence is usually the first thing most people think of when they hear the phrase. Physical abuse occurs when the abuser physically harms their spouse or child. The abuser does not always hit, slap, or kick his victims. They can use objects such as belts, bats, etc. Domestic violence occurs when a member of the household describes violent or destructive actions against the spouse or child. These actions may include emotional or verbal abuse. In this case, the attacker will use their power over the victim without physically touching them. Most of the time, emotional or verbal abuse involves threats made against the other person. middle of paper People do not report domestic violence because they feel alone and ashamed. Some victims refuse to defend themselves because it defies their morals to never hit a woman. Domestic violence and abuse against anyone should not be acceptable, whether it is a woman, a child or even a man. Works Cited Help for Women: Until Women and Children Are Safe. Women's Aid Federation of England. ND Web http://www.womensaid.org.uk/Hidden Hurt Domestic Abuse Information. 2002 - 2012 Hidden injury. http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/male_victims_of_domestic_violence.htmlNational Center for Children Exposed to Violence. 2003 National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV). Edited: April 13, 2006. http://www.nccev.org/violence/domestic.html Love is Respect.org. 2007-2013 loveisrespect.org http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/types-of-abuse?gclid=CPKWlp-7irsCFQPNOgod8VgAkA