Violence Quotes - Page 15

• To help break the cycle of domestic violence, we must allow survivors to take time off from work without fear of losing their job, to go to court, to see a doctor or to find a safe place to live.

  Lucille Roybal-Allard

  Jobs, Doctors, Domestic Violence

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• I represent an affluent district, but when I worked to form my county's first battered-women's shelter, some nights there were no beds left. Violence against women crosses all economic lines.

  Lynn Woolsey

  Night, Domestic Violence, Lines

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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 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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• Believe in yourself and be proud of who you are. Don't let anyone tell you differently. There is beauty in everyone and no one should stop you from growing into a confident and strong young person.

  June Sarpong

  Strong, Believe, Domestic Violence

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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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• 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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• When you're trapped in an abusive home environment you can feel completely hopeless and lost. Remember that situations can change with time, and that it won't be this way forever.

  Reggie Yates

  Home, Forever, Domestic Violence

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• That ‘hundreds and hundreds’ was taken totally out of context. When I was making a point to this person, I was making a point that over my 31 years in the National Football League I’ve seen a lot of changes. There were hundreds and hundreds of things over those years that I’ve seen that have gotten better. Domestic violence is one of those.

  Jerry Angelo

  Football, Taken, Years

  "Jerry Angelo claims he was taken out of context" by Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. October 10, 2014.

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• Children are amazing. Believe in yourself and stay strong. And remember that there are people out there who can help you when things get tough.

  Stephen Mulhern

  Stay Strong, Children, Believe

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• Violence needs to stop. All of us - men and women - need to speak up and teach our children that violence is never the solution. Together we can all make a difference. The best place to start is with yourself.

  Will Young

  Children, Men, Together We Can

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• We have reached a pivotal time in Indigenous affairs when for the first time, national attention is being paid to the horror of Indigenous family violence in this country. For the first time, an Australian Prime Minister has held a summit in the national capital to listen to concerns and ideas on this issue from a group of Indigenous leaders.

  Jackie Huggins

  Leadership, Country, Ideas

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• I admire the strength and courage of all young people faced with difficult situations in life. You are an inspiration to me and so many people around you, as you overcome challenges and come out of it stronger.

  Fearne Cotton

  Inspiration, Difficult Situations, Situations In Life

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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's shocking that so many children still live in fear as a result of violence in the home, and don't know who to turn to for help and support. As a child survivor of domestic violence I can remember the fear and isolation. I'm delighted to support the Hideout, the new Women's Aid website for children and young people. I know it could have made a real difference to me and will provide great comfort and support to thousands of children.

  Gordon Ramsay

  Children, Real, Home

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• There were no hundreds and hundreds of cases of domestic violence. I would have no knowledge of that or have any idea how I would authenticate that. That was never the intent of the writer's conversation with me.

  Jerry Angelo

  Ideas, Domestic Violence, Conversation

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• From 1789, perhaps even before that, it had been the willingness of politicians to exploit either the threat or the fact of violence that had given them the power to challenge constituted authority. Bloodshed was not the unfortunate by product of revolution, it was the source of energy.

  Simon Schama

  Challenges, Revolution, Facts

  Simon Schama (2004). “Citizens: A Chronicle of The French Revolution”, p.728, Penguin UK

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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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• 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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• Emotional abuse is like being continuously kicked in the shins. It can be worse than getting one punch in the face, and it cements itself.

  Ashley Banjo

  Emotional, Abuse, Domestic Violence

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• My wife is my best friend. The thought that people are afraid to go home to their partners for fear of being abused physically or emotionally makes me feel sick. It's not easy but you need to get help and get out.

  Shane Filan

  Home, Sick, Wife

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• When I heard that one in four women is affected by domestic violence in their lifetime, I was horrified. That's why this campaign is so important. A real man is happy to support the women in his life and appreciate them. My mother and my sisters are so important to me. Violence just doesn't make any sense.

  Reggie Yates

  Mother, Real, Men

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• I have been working with Women's Aid since 2003 when I became the charity's first Ambassador, and am so pleased to be able to be a part of the 'Real Man' campaign against domestic violence. I studied domestic violence at university and feel passionately that we need to raise awareness of violence against women and children and refuse to ignore it. Just by speaking out against domestic violence and being supportive of those directly affected we can all make a positive difference.

  Will Young

  Children, Real, Men

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• I am delighted to be part of this Women's Aid campaign - the statistics are frightening. I've spent time with the victims of these cowardly acts, and it's heartbreaking. Everyday women and children are being abused in their own homes. I am standing up and saying that I am a Real Man, and that violence against women and children has to end.

  Gethin Jones

  Children, Real, Home

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• I really wanted to support this campaign because I love heart shaped glasses. Seriously though, I've never hit anyone. I'm anti-violence full stop. Against women, against men, against animals. Against anything.

  Max Rushden

  Heart, Men, Animal

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