Domestic violence refers to psychological, physical and or sexual abuse where the perpetrator is a formal or informal relative. Women and children of both sexes are primary targets, but men can also be victims of domestic violence. 

Displaced persons living in camps are highly susceptible to domestic violence due to the changing social and structural environment of a camp.  For example, women are often forced to step outside of their "proper roles" in order to adjust and survive within their new environments.  The changing social norms challenge the status quo within the family, often resulting in violence from their partners or parents. 

Rape survivors, especially those who become pregnant, can face severe stigmatization from their family and community due to strict notions of honor in many different cultures. Survivors of rape are often deserted or physically and emotionally abused for having brought shame to the family. Children born to rape victims or unmarried women are also at high risk in regards to emotional, physical and or sexual abuse. RI has witnessed the testimonies of countless displaced women and children who have experienced domestic violence.

Introduction	Domestic Violence	Rape & Sexual Violence
Reproductive Health & HIV/AIDS	Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration & Repatriation (DDRR)	Human Trafficking
Child Soldiers	Sexual Exploitation & Peacekeeping	Additional Resources