Confronting the monster of family violence

Family violence has been a harrowing manifestation stalking the lives of families, resulting in physical, emotional, and sexual abuse predominately among women and children. This article identifies beliefs that disregards domestic violence, outlines characteristics of abused persons, and describes primary and secondary prevention strategies. The author outlines the role of nurses to provide preventive education, do case finding, and assist their community to confront family violence through professionally, socially, and personally responsible actions.