1. What are the lasting effects of family violence on victims and their children?
Family violence leaves physical scars and psychological trauma for both victims and their children. The constant fear and hypervigilance can be exhausting and identity-stripping. Victims often feel they will never escape control and abuse, even after separation, which is a high-risk time. Each individual's story is unique, but the intergenerational effects are common. It is crucial to hear victims' voices, share their stories, and raise awareness about the legal system's shortcomings and experiences of violence after separation. The tourism industry also needs to acknowledge the experiences of family violence victims while traveling, as highlighted in Rochelle Kirkham's report.
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