Quotes by Domestic Violence As the duties of superintending the national defense and of securing the public peace against foreign or domestic violence involve a provision for casualties and dangers to which no possible limits can be assigned, the power of making that provision ought to know no other bounds than the exigencies of the nation and the resources of the community. Alexander Hamilton domestic-violence defense community If anyone hits me, they can expect to be hit back, and harder. I never turn the other cheek because in my experience that doesn't work. Alice Bag domestic-violence turn-the-other-cheek turns It's so important to raise awareness of this problem that continues to affect 1 in 4 women at some point in their lifetime, regardless of career, wealth or background. Anna Friel domestic-violence careers important These women need to feel that we're all aware of what they may be going through, to give them the confidence to speak out. Anna Friel domestic-violence speaks-out giving When food becomes scarce, refugees often turn to desperate measures to feed themselves and their families. We are particularly worried about the health of the refugee population, domestic violence and refugees resorting to illegal employment or even to prostitution, just to put enough food on the table. Antonio Guterres desperate-measures domestic-violence worry Nowhere in the world is a woman safe from violence. The strengthening of global commitment to counteract this plague is a movement whose time has come. Asha-Rose Migiro domestic-violence movement commitment 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 domestic-violence abuse emotional There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable. Ban Ki-moon domestic-violence community country Young men need to show women the respect they deserve and recognize sexual assault and to do their part to stop it. Barack Obama domestic-violence men needs The Violence Against Women Act protects the lives of tens of thousands of domestic violence victims. But the U.S. must also support gender equality around the world, and that means acknowledging that some nations we consider to be our friends are no friends to women. Barbara Boxer domestic-violence support mean Emotional abuse is any type of abuse that is not physical in nature. It can include everything from verbal abuse to the silent treatment, domination to subtle manipulation. Beverly Engel domestic-violence abuse emotional I was just walking around like a zombie..I really had no idea what I was doing.. But the best thing that I did do was leave and get the hell out of there. I have no regrets. Bob Casey, Jr. domestic-violence regret ideas Victims of domestic violence need assistance and deserve justice, I commend the crime unit's efforts to put offenders behind bars and reach out to victims. Bob Riley domestic-violence effort justice My mother and I are big domestic violence advocates. Brandon Marshall domestic-violence violence mother I am a survivor of domestic violence. Brooke Axtell domestic-violence survivor violence The very definition of news is something that hardly ever happens. If an incident is in the news, we shouldn't worry about it. It's when something is so common that its no longer news - car crashes, domestic violence - that we should worry. Bruce Schneier domestic-violence car worry Men say they love independence in a woman, but they don't waste a second demolishing it brick by brick. Candice Bergen domestic-violence independence men We can all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping our friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence Charles Clarke against-violence domestic-violence responsibility I think we're at a time where people just want to join together and cause change. People don't want to live like this any more. Charlize Theron domestic-violence people thinking Sexual, racial, gender violence and other forms of discrimination and violence in a culture cannot be eliminated without changing culture. Charlotte Bunch against-violence domestic-violence racism 123456»