How can members of the Indonesian diaspora deal with domestic violence.

Victims of domestic violence face some common, frightening problems. But for members of the Indonesian diaspora there are many unique cultural and practical dilemmas. For example should a woman with hopes of getting a partner visa endure a violent relationship?

It’s natural for victims of domestic violence to feel frightened, anxious and confused, but there are different ways to deal with the problem. Source: Image by khumana/crative commons

Lawyer Konfir Kabo describes the physical and non-physical forms of domestic violence. He explains the different social and legal ways victims can respond to the violence as well as the strengths and limitations of those kinds of responses

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Domestic violence is not always physical, but often is and more and more frequent since the pandemic. Make sure you talk to your doctor or a friend. Source: Image by nicdalic/creative commons