Violence Quotes - Page 12

• There are many women in their late teens and early twenties who have either experienced violence in a relationship or have witnessed it at home in their childhood.

  Miquita Oliver

  Home, Childhood, Domestic Violence

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• When my kids were in preschool, I was part of a carpooling group. One mother sometimes showed up with bruises on her body. She always had an excuse. Then one morning, she didn't show up. Later, I learned she'd fled a violent marriage. I've always thought, If only I'd known, maybe I could have helped.

  Patty Murray

  Mother, Morning, Kids

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• Violence against women is not random or anonymous. In West Virginia, 88 percent of sexual-assault victims already know their attacker. In my hometown, Alicia McCormick, an advocate for our domestic-violence shelter at the YWCA, was killed in her home by a man doing handiwork in her apartment complex. That one of my greatest advocates could fall victim to something she fought against her whole life was a tragedy that moved me to action.

  Shelley Moore Capito

  Fall, Home, Men

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• It is impossible to correct abuses unless we know that theyre going on.

  Julian Assange

  Abuse, Domestic Violence, Wikileaks

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• The rule of thumb is that if someone is able to be verbally or physically abusive, he or she is able to understand that the behavior is wrong.

  Edward T Welch

  Domestic Violence, Thumbs, Able

  Edward T. Welch (1998). “Blame It on the Brain?: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience”, Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company

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• Sanitised violence in movies has been accepted for years. What seems to upset everybody now is the showing of the consequences of violence.

  Stanley Kubrick

  Years, Upset, Accepted

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• Unfortunately, many children throughout the UK witness violence in the family home. Let's stand up for those children. Domestic violence needs to stop.

  Shaun Wright-Phillips

  Children, Home, Domestic Violence

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• Success will come when the societal attitude changes and not a single woman in America asks herself the question 'What did I do?'.

  Joe Biden

  Attitude, America, Domestic Violence

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• I've written about domestic violence in my book, Lola Rose and it's a great relief to know that terrified children like Jayni, my fictional heroine can use the special website and find support and comfort.

  Jacqueline Wilson

  Children, Book, Rose

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• Women should know that love doesn't abuse you. It shouldn't hurt you. Love cannot be redefined into 'He only hit me once, I'll let it slide.' Love is happiness, not being neglectful, caring, being respectful, providing, having standards, kindness, standing up for the right things.

  Jahmene Douglas

  Hurt, Kindness, Caring

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• I've overcome neglect and deprivation, abandonment and abuse.

  Tatum O'Neal

  Abuse, Domestic Violence, Overcoming

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• If he checks your phone bills or shopping receipts, something isn't right. Controlling your partner in any way is unhealthy. I've been with my girlfriend for five years and it's important to me that she feels relaxed and free. I hate to see someone made to feel unsafe and helpless - particularly women as men are physically stronger.

  Ashley Banjo

  Girlfriend, Hate, Men

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• Domestic violence affects many young people, whether in their relationships with each other or if they have grown up with violence in their homes. From playing Ste on Hollyoaks I can imagine how frightening it would be to have him as a boyfriend. Violence and bullying in relationships is always unacceptable. Everyone should Expect Respect in all of their relationships, and not only expect to be respected but to give respect to others as well.

  Kieron Richardson

  Bullying, Home, People

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• It can be really frightening for young people to see their parents fighting. Remember, you're not alone and there are people out there who can support you.

  Neil Buchanan

  Fighting, Support You, Remember You

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• There's no such thing as "just a domestic".

  Patrick Stewart

  Domestic Violence

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• Domestic violence is often ignored as it usually happens behind closed doors and it can seem easier not to get involved. Yet, domestic violence continues to affect 1 in 4 women at some point in their lifetime, regardless of their background, career, race or age, and it is vital that we do something now to protect those directly affected by abuse in the home.

  John Nettles

  Home, Race, Doors

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• Any man that hits a woman is not a real man, he's a coward. With my wife Jodi, I think it's my job to protect her and stop anything bad happening in her life. Abusing your partner is the opposite of that. I want her to wake up and feel safe.

  Kian Egan

  Jobs, Real, Men

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• In the book, America had already been weakened by bio terror plagues before waves of selfish violence took down the rest. But the real enemy was the kind of male human being who nurses fantasies of violent glory at the expense of his fellow citizens.

  David Brin

  Selfish, Real, Book

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• Women's Aid is a fantastic charity which has my full support. I am proud to call myself a Real Man, a man who will stand up against domestic violence.

  Neil Fox

  Real, Men, Support

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• With two women every week in England and Wales being killed by their partner or ex-partner, we need to act now to end domestic violence. I am only too pleased to add my name to the Real Man campaign for Women's Aid.

  Tom Aikens

  Real, Men, Names

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• House Speaker Pelosi worried about the opposition, the tone of it, perhaps leading to violence as it did in the 70s. Theres more recent examples of anti-government violence - occurring even in the mid-90s. Do you worry about that?

  David Gregory

  Government, Worry, House

  "Meet the Press" with David Gregory, www.nbcnews.com. September 20, 2009.

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• Force is the only language the imperialists can hear, and no country became free without some sort of violence.

  Nelson Mandela

  Country, Language, Force

  "The Sacred Warrior" by Nelson Mandela, content.time.com. December 31, 1999.

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• Now, especially in public places, you always have that unease. When the children were cast, if I thought that they might be victims of violence because of participating in this movie, we would have chosen children from outside this country.

  Khaled Hosseini

  Life, Country, Children

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• Where choice is set between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence ... I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor.

  Nelson Mandela

  Choices, Honor, Arms

  "The Sacred Warrior" by Nelson Mandela, content.time.com. December 31, 1999.

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• While it can be aggressive playing rugby, the aggression doesn't leave the rugby pitch. A Real Man doesn't need to use violence or be abusive to others, especially towards his partner and family. I am proud to support the Women's Aid Real Man campaign.

  Danny Care

  Real, Men, Support

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