Domestic Violence Peace / Religion Education

Domestic violence involves verbal or physical assault by one family member or members on another or the other family members. Domestic violence, which is a basic human rights violation, is considered to be an assault on human dignity in our country as it is throughout the world. Having its source in biological, psychological and social causes, domestic violence continues to be a social problem although it is against the law. Educators, along with the judicial system, the mass media and intellectuals, have responsibilities in fighting against domestic violence. Because, education is the chief element to promote the idea of happy and peaceful families in the society by creating an awareness in the individuals. In this study, domestic violence is addressed with its causes and effects and some religious, moral and educational suggestions are offered to contribute to the realization of a peaceful family life free from domestic violence.