Man is a free being and possesses his dignity. Thus each act directed
against man’s personal freedom is understood as an act of violence. Making a man
do something contrary to his will is also violence. The analysis of statistics concerning
family violence shows that this problem has been increasing over the last few
years. Data showing the number of interventions connected directly with family
violence done by the police indicate clearly that this number is growing yearly.
Violence is a phenomenon really alarming today’s family, its scale is expanding
and it concerns generally women and children. All organisations should start acting
to prevent this phenomenon. These organisations include: courts, the police, social
help offices and other societies. We have only one life and it should be protected
and lived in dignity. Unfortunately, family home, which should be full of warmth,
love and tolerance is sometimes a place of pain, suffering and tragedy. Its is good
that social workers not only diagnose this problem but also help victims of family
violence. In this way individuals, who suffer because of the problem do not feel
alienated as there is someone who gives them a helping hand.
Keywords: family, violence, dignity, social work, suffering, drama