Question....
Should verbal and psychological abuse be a matter for the police to be involved in?
Im in a home culture where this is the norm. But police is barely effective in dealing with cases of physical abuse. Verbal/ psychological abuse isnt their territory.
Im not aware of laws and practises of other countries in this matter.
Just posting this here to hear from others on this..
It would be harder to prove. People are skilled at putting on masks. They show the outside world one charming well mannered face.
Then behind doors it's psychotic bullying and name calling.
Spot on....
@ScrabbleBrain
@Creamyyy
Here, they have brought in laws against gaslighting and emotional abuse, it's harder to prove, but changing everyday 🧡
Yes I definitely think that it should be a matter for the police to be involved in! In my area, mental health in the police force training has made an impact on my community. They are more aware of how detrimental verbal and psychological abuse can be and how closely linked with physical violence.
Hope you are okay 🫶💓 sending hugs
@Creamyyy
Indian here,
yes, verbal abuse is definitely legally actionable here. Psychological abuse is also actionable, but I dont know if the constitution has that category. If it doesn't, you can argue with the physical, emotional, social, etc effects of the abuse in your life. (example palpitations, stress, isolation) and the abuse will categorised in one or more categories according
@gregariousSquare298
As someone with quite a 'weird' family. (Indian families are famous for valuing tradition over their child's welfare 🥲)
Even if you are an adult, going to the police will probably make things worse. They will not separate you from your family if you are dependent on them in any way. Your family will treat you horribly for going to the police too.
🔶Trigger warning: Advice ahead 🔶
Somethings that worked for me were maintaining a diary or journal. To remember what is real and what they are saying to gaslight. Also talking to my friends, specifically about abuse. Sometimes we keep excusing lighter forms of abuse mentally because we are drained. Maybe he was upset, maybe she was sick. See how fast you touch ground when you say the things you face to someone unabused.I know this sounds embarressing but if you have real, emotionally supportive friends, this will probably do you more good than otherwise. Also, if you can , record the abuse. When you have the guts to step up for yourself, navigating the legal system will still be a load. Having absolute evidence means having a real case that the law cannot dismiss no matter what. I know that might mean recording your family, which might feel like something they would do, but its not like that. Tough situations need tough handling. There is a difference of heaven and *** in reaching out for self defense and breaking someone down pschologically. The actual act does not affect this context much
