Silence is not always golden

There is a proverb: Speech is silver, silence is gold, with the implication of advising that in life, everyone should know how to choose silence to avoid unnecessary conflicts that make the situation more complicated. However, this is not always true. In preventing and combating domestic violence, silence is not always golden.

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According to the latest survey results announced by the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in 2021, up to 90.4% of victims of domestic violence did not speak out or share, seek advice and help. According to many experts in the family field, if there had been a voice of protest from the abused party, perhaps many cases of domestic violence would have found a solution, at least the local government, organizations and authorities would have known to take appropriate intervention measures.

It is known that hotlines to receive calls related to gender-based violence and temporary support houses for victims of domestic violence have been established in many localities, but not many victims see it as a way to escape from the situation of violence. There are many cases where women, and sometimes men, are abused but do not dare to overcome their inferiority complex and social prejudice to speak up and propose intervention and support. Some people are even encouraged by local authorities and mass organizations to report violations, but still deliberately hide it. They believe that silently enduring their pain within the four walls of their home is still more comfortable than letting outsiders see it, affecting the honor of the whole family. That resigned silence seems like a way to sacrifice oneself, but in reality it is a factor that hinders the development of society as well as the popularity and spread of the law, pushing many families into tragedy.

Family laws are increasingly being reviewed, amended, and improved in a way that closely follows life, contributing to protecting women and vulnerable people in the family. The latest is the Law on Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence 2022, which will take effect from July 1, 2023, with many new points empowering local authorities to intervene and handle violations in the area. This means that if there is information about domestic violence, local authorities can intervene immediately, preventing violations early. However, obtaining information about violence in each family is not easy, because not many people dare to overcome prejudice to report violations.

Remember, to help prevent and combat domestic violence, the voices of those involved are truly golden. If we continue to remain silent and resigned, no matter how much the law changes, it will be difficult to change lives.

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Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/doi-song-xa-hoi/im-lang-khong-phai-nbsp-luc-nao-cung-la-vang/188598.htm