Physical Affects: Possible physical affects of Physical Abuse can range from brain damage to unseen bruises. Physical affects of abuse are one of the most dangerous things about abuse itself. Brain damage and upper body injuries are more likely to have long term effects or in some cases permanent effects. Many cases of physical abuse showed burns, black eyes, sprains, multicolored bruising and more. The Laramie Project In the Laramie project Matthew Shepard was abused emotionally, physically, and more. This physical abuse resulted in Matthew Shepard's death in 1998. He was allegedly hit with a gun, tied to wooden split-rail post fence, robbed, and beaten then was left overnight where he eventually lost his life. Abuse Defined Researching …show more content…
More than 80% were not yet old enough for kindergarten. 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime More than 60% of domestic violence incidents happen at home Domestic violence costs more than $37 billion a year in law enforcement involvement, legal work, medical and mental health treatment, and lost productivity at companies There are 6 different types of abuse: 1. Physical abuse is any intentional and unwanted contact with you or something close to your body. 2. Emotional