Domestic violence is not a private issue but a societal menace, said Dr Shobha Vijender, noted author and founder of NGO Sampurna. However, it can be resolved through positive intervention for both the victims and the perpetrators of violence, she added.
She stressed that mental health is the core issue when dealing with the victims of domestic violence. She also underscored that intervention and counseling play an important role for women and families on the verge of a breakdown in their happy homes.
Her concern to prepare the future generation to end up the problem of domestic violence was the focal point throughout the discussion held at the Guru Gobind Singh College on her latest book ‘Broken Brides: domestic violence in India.
The idea of pre-marital counselling of the young minds to understand the real meaning of marriage was the key. She enlightened the audience that marriage was a bond between two families and of shared responsibilities.
She appreciated the college and the organisers for the session saying that such sessions can prepare the young generation to play role of productive members of the society must be conducted.
The concern that more universities and colleges must conduct such sessions was pressed upon.
Also present at the function were the principal Prof Jatinder Bir Singh and Prof Namita Rajput, ex principal of Sri Aurobindo College.
The vote of thanks was proposed by the convener, Dr Gurdeep Kaur.