Undoubtedly, domestic violence is a major problem in modern society, not only for those affected, but also for the entire community. If the government does not adequately address this, it is very likely to expose more citizens to greater danger, which could include death. In view of this, Congress and other political leaders should adopt strict policies on domestic violence, because most citizens suffer, in one way or another, from the effects of domestic violence. This is apparently due to the fact that the current legal system does not sufficiently provide the required protection, when it comes to domestic violence, and the situation at the moment is critical (Shipway, 20). This essay analyzes some of the appropriate policy measures that the government, through Congress, should consider to ensure respect for human rights. According to (Farney and Valente, 35-49), domestic violence is a major concern in society, considering the fact that it negatively affects the community. Basically, domestic violence involves negative acts performed on a person, which often tend to undermine and control them. Such acts mostly involve physical violence in addition to emotional abuse, with the intent to manipulate one of the parties in relationships. For this reason, certainly, domestic violence is an issue that affects the health and socio-economic status of individuals and, above all, it is an issue of human rights. For this reason, through domestic violence, human rights such as the right to equality combined with security and freedom are minimized. Apparently, domestic violence manifests itself in the social structure in different ways. One is through physical abuse, where physical force... at the center of the card... devastates families and relationships in the contemporary world. Therefore, all individuals in society should be involved, in ensuring that victims receive the assistance along with the support they need to move forward with their lives (Khan, 5-19). Works Cited Farney, Andrea and Valente, Roberta. Creating justice through balance: Mainstreaming domestic violence. Juvenile and Family Court Journal. 2003, p.35-49. Organization guide. Domestic violence and abuse: Signs of abuse and abusive relationships. http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htmHuman rights website. Available at: www.hrweb.orgKhan, Mehr. Domestic violence against women and girls. UNICEF: Digest of the Innocents. No. 6. June 2000.Shipway, Lyn. Domestic violence: a manual for health professionals. London: Routledge Publishers. 2004. Print.