Imagine coming home from work, you walk in the door, and you are assaulted by a backhand or a belt for no reason at all. You haven't done or said anything. It only took the wrong step, word, or action, and before you know it, you have a black eye, busted lip, and a trip to the hospital or even the morgue. This is all the result of domestic violence. In this essay, I am going to argue the seriousness of domestic violence, and why we should have tougher laws to protect women against domestic abusers.
             In the article 'What is Domestic Abuse?', it states that each year an estimated 2 million to 4 million women in the United States are abused by their male partners. Many of them are severely physically assaulted, and thousands are killed. Others are intimidated, isolated, humiliated and controlled by their partners, usually in silence. Domestic violence isn't an easy crime to report because survivors often feel ashamed, helpless and dependent on the perpetrator. There are many resources available to help people escape abusive situations permanently.
             The Domestic Violence Project Inc., a project created by the United Way, gives advice in three steps to victims of domestic violence. The first is, "Leave the premises," the second, "If you have been abused, call the police," and last, "Get medical care if necessary."
             Domestic violence is abuse of one's spouse, or children physically or mentally. There are different types of abuse that a person can experience. One is emotional abuse, which is the verbal attack against your partner. This involves calling your partner names, mentally degrading them, or insulting them. I interviewed my neighbor Jane whose mother was mentally abused. Jane's mom is a housewife. When her father came home, he called her mother stupid if something wasn't done right. Jane's father said, "Bitch you d...